Hayes Center is a village located in Hayes County, Nebraska. Hayes Center has a 2026 population of 224. It is also the county seat of Hayes County. Hayes Center is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 224 in 2020.
The median household income in Hayes Center is $58,750 with a poverty rate of 17.51%. The median age in Hayes Center is 41.6 years: 52.5 years for males, and 36.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 81.1 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.6 years
Female: 36.6 years
Male: 52.5 years
There are 239 adults, (41 of whom are seniors) in Hayes Center.
Female: 164 (55.2%)
Male: 133 (44.8%)
The racial composition of Hayes Center includes 88.22% White, 4.38% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 262 | 88.22% |
| Two or more races | 17 | 5.72% |
| Other race | 13 | 4.38% |
| Native American | 5 | 1.68% |
Hayes Center 's average per capita income is $25,288. Household income levels show a median of $58,750. The poverty rate stands at 17.51%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $59,196 | - |
| Families | $58,917 | $69,239 |
| Households | $58,750 | $73,422 |
| Non Families | - | $77,857 |
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