Hays Population

2010–2026

279

2026 projection

20.8% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Hays. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
2026279+82.95%
2025271+62.26%
2024265+72.71%
2023258+83.20%
2022250+93.73%
2021241+104.33%
2020231-3814.13%
2019269+72.67%
2018262+103.97%
2017252+72.86%

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Hays Demographics

53median age

Median age

Female57.3 yrs
Male47.8 yrs

Adults

166
62 seniors · 37%104 other adults

Sex

Female 40.9% · 81Male 59.1% · 117

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 2 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Hays Income

$70,625median household income

Median household income

$70,625

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$71,250

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

6.1%

About 1 in 17 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Hays Marital Status

52% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married52%55%49%
Never married23%26%19%
Divorced9%11%7%
Widowed13%9%19%
Separated2%0%6%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201