Hayes County's estimated 2026 population is 858 with a growth rate of 0.7% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hayes County is the 82nd largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 956 and has seen a growth of -10.25% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Hayes County includes 92.74% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (92.74%)
Two or more races (4.45%)
Other race (2.22%)
Native American (0.59%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 792 | 92.74% |
| Two or more races | 38 | 4.45% |
| Other race | 19 | 2.22% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.59% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Hayes County's average per capita income is $35,417. Household income levels show a median of $60,313. The poverty rate stands at 12.3%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,182 | - |
| Families | $82,614 | $94,410 |
| Households | $60,313 | $79,177 |
| Non Families | $32,083 | $49,130 |
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