Hays, KS

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Hays Overview

21,111
TOTAL POPULATION
10,652
MALE POPULATION
10,459
FEMALE POPULATION
101.85
MALES / 100 FEMALES
98.19
FEMALES / 100 MALES
30.6
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,508
PER CAPITA INCOME
$85,272
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$55,349
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
23.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
76.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
12,692
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
73.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Hays Zip Codes

Hays Area Codes

Race in Hays

The most populous races in Hays are White / Caucasian (19,186 | 90.9%), Hispanic or Latino (1,319 | 6.2%), and Two or more Races (962 | 4.6%).
Race in Hays
Race# Population% Population
Asian4212.0%
Black / African American1370.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific190.1%
Hispanic or Latino1,3196.2%
Native / Alaskan310.2%
White / Caucasian19,18690.9%
Two or more Races9624.6%
Some other Race3551.7%
Total21,111100.0%

Ancestry in Hays

The most populous ancestries reported in Hays are German (8,988 | 42.6%), Irish (2,668 | 12.6%), English (1,673 | 7.9%), Mexican (1,135 | 5.4%), and American (921 | 4.4%), together accounting for 72.9% of all Hays residents.
Ancestry in Hays
Ancestry# Population% Population
African170.1%
American9214.4%
Apache50.0%
Austrian1900.9%
Belgian570.3%
Bhutanese270.1%
Blackfeet910.4%
British70.0%
Burmese240.1%
Canadian120.1%
Central American230.1%
Cherokee1690.8%
Choctaw90.0%
Colombian440.2%
Costa Rican230.1%
Creek50.0%
Czech510.2%
Czechoslovakian660.3%
Danish1330.6%
Dutch1770.8%
Eastern European520.3%
English1,6737.9%
European4472.1%
Finnish1120.5%
French5972.8%
French Canadian1130.5%
German8,98842.6%
German Russian2711.3%
Greek450.2%
Indian (Asian)2171.0%
Iranian130.1%
Irish2,66812.6%
Italian8724.1%
Korean970.5%
Lithuanian780.4%
Malaysian160.1%
Mexican1,1355.4%
Navajo270.1%
Nigerian330.2%
Northern European780.4%
Norwegian990.5%
Pennsylvania German440.2%
Polish2511.2%
Puget Sound Salish160.1%
Russian6303.0%
Scandinavian220.1%
Scotch-Irish750.4%
Scottish3791.8%
Senegalese20.0%
Slovak450.2%
South American440.2%
Spaniard150.1%
Spanish610.3%
Sri Lankan100.1%
Subsaharan African670.3%
Sudanese130.1%
Swedish1610.8%
Swiss470.2%
Thai1240.6%
Tlingit-Haida300.1%
Turkish60.0%
Ukrainian230.1%
Welsh1300.6%
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Immigrants in Hays

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Hays came from Asia (301 | 1.4%), Latin America (244 | 1.2%), Central America (205 | 1.0%), Mexico (196 | 0.9%), and Eastern Asia (176 | 0.8%), together accounting for 5.3% of all Hays residents.
Immigrants in Hays
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa340.2%
Asia3011.4%
Belize90.0%
Central America2051.0%
China1370.6%
Colombia160.1%
Eastern Asia1760.8%
Europe330.2%
Germany50.0%
India1010.5%
Iran130.1%
Italy20.0%
Japan40.0%
Korea350.2%
Latin America2441.2%
Mexico1960.9%
Netherlands60.0%
Northern Europe200.1%
Senegal320.2%
South America390.2%
South Central Asia1140.5%
Southern Europe20.0%
Turkey110.1%
Venezuela230.1%
Western Africa340.2%
Western Asia110.1%
Western Europe110.1%
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Sex and Age in Hays

Sex and Age in Hays

The most populous age groups in Hays are 20 to 24 Years (1,737 | 16.3%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (1,496 | 14.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Hays
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years477 (4.5%)605 (5.8%)
5 to 9 Years604 (5.7%)465 (4.4%)
10 to 14 Years645 (6.1%)695 (6.6%)
15 to 19 Years1,095 (10.3%)1,048 (10.0%)
20 to 24 Years1,737 (16.3%)1,496 (14.3%)
25 to 29 Years758 (7.1%)728 (7.0%)
30 to 34 Years869 (8.2%)565 (5.4%)
35 to 39 Years566 (5.3%)554 (5.3%)
40 to 44 Years606 (5.7%)692 (6.6%)
45 to 49 Years421 (4.0%)432 (4.1%)
50 to 54 Years488 (4.6%)428 (4.1%)
55 to 59 Years323 (3.0%)409 (3.9%)
60 to 64 Years606 (5.7%)587 (5.6%)
65 to 69 Years532 (5.0%)523 (5.0%)
70 to 74 Years307 (2.9%)480 (4.6%)
75 to 79 Years245 (2.3%)257 (2.5%)
80 to 84 Years54 (0.5%)232 (2.2%)
85 Years and over319 (3.0%)263 (2.5%)
Total10,652 (100.0%)10,459 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Hays

Median Family Size in Hays

The median family size in Hays is 2.91 persons per family, with married-couple families (3,837 | 82.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (159 | 3.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.10 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Hays
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple3,837 (82.4%)3.00
Single Male/Father159 (3.4%)2.10
Single Female/Mother662 (14.2%)2.53
Total Families4,658 (100.0%)2.91

Median Household Size in Hays

The median household size in Hays is 2.27 persons per household, with married-couple households (3,837 | 43.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.01 persons per household. non-family households (4,081 | 46.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.47 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Hays
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple3,837 (43.9%)3.01
Single Male/Father159 (1.8%)2.50
Single Female/Mother662 (7.6%)2.79
Non-family4,081 (46.7%)1.47
Total Households8,739 (100.0%)2.27

Household Size by Marriage Status in Hays

Out of a total of 8,739 households in Hays, 4,658 (53.3%) are family households, while 4,081 (46.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,057, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,852.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Hays
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-2,852 (32.6%)
2-Person Households2,057 (23.5%)848 (9.7%)
3-Person Households1,142 (13.1%)142 (1.6%)
4-Person Households828 (9.5%)147 (1.7%)
5-Person Households470 (5.4%)13 (0.2%)
6-Person Households91 (1.0%)79 (0.9%)
7+ Person Households70 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,658 (53.3%)4,081 (46.7%)

Female Fertility in Hays

Fertility by Age in Hays

Average fertility rate in Hays is 48.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 76.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 78.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Hays
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years211 (78.7%)76.0
35 to 50 years57 (21.3%)32.0
Total268 (100.0%)48.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Hays

71.3% of women with births (268) in Hays are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 36.5% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Hays
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years134 (63.5%)77 (36.5%)
35 to 50 years57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total191 (71.3%)77 (28.7%)

Fertility by Education in Hays

Average fertility rate in Hays is 48.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 137.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 17.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 38.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Hays
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School11 (4.1%)21.0
High School Diploma104 (38.8%)137.0
College or Associate's Degree39 (14.5%)17.0
Bachelor's Degree68 (25.4%)51.0
Graduate Degree46 (17.2%)66.0
Total268 (100.0%)48.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Hays

28.7% of women with births in Hays are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Hays
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
High School Diploma38 (36.5%)66 (63.5%)
College or Associate's Degree39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree68 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total191 (71.3%)77 (28.7%)

Income in Hays

Income Overview in Hays

Per Capita Income in Hays is $32,508, while median incomes of families and households are $85,272 and $55,349 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income21,111$32,508
Median Family Income4,658$85,272
Mean Family Income4,658$100,320
Median Household Income8,739$55,349
Mean Household Income8,739$76,943
Income Deficit4,658$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)21,11123.54%
Wage / Income Gap ($)21,11176.46¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index21,1110.46

Earnings by Sex in Hays

Average Earnings in Hays are $29,720, $33,414 for men and $25,547 for women, a difference of 23.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Hays
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male7,342 (54.8%)$33,414
Female6,049 (45.2%)$25,547
Total13,391 (100.0%)$29,720

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Hays

The most common earnings brackets in Hays are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (795 | 10.8%) and $2,499 or less for women (686 | 11.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Hays
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less456 (6.2%)686 (11.3%)
$2,500 to $4,999477 (6.5%)351 (5.8%)
$5,000 to $7,499267 (3.6%)351 (5.8%)
$7,500 to $9,999268 (3.6%)318 (5.3%)
$10,000 to $12,499345 (4.7%)351 (5.8%)
$12,500 to $14,999317 (4.3%)269 (4.4%)
$15,000 to $17,499251 (3.4%)162 (2.7%)
$17,500 to $19,999249 (3.4%)69 (1.1%)
$20,000 to $22,499390 (5.3%)222 (3.7%)
$22,500 to $24,99959 (0.8%)228 (3.8%)
$25,000 to $29,999344 (4.7%)313 (5.2%)
$30,000 to $34,999439 (6.0%)193 (3.2%)
$35,000 to $39,999334 (4.5%)345 (5.7%)
$40,000 to $44,999312 (4.3%)409 (6.8%)
$45,000 to $49,999376 (5.1%)242 (4.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999274 (3.7%)294 (4.9%)
$55,000 to $64,999519 (7.1%)386 (6.4%)
$65,000 to $74,999322 (4.4%)256 (4.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999795 (10.8%)296 (4.9%)
$100,000+548 (7.5%)308 (5.1%)
Total7,342 (100.0%)6,049 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Hays

Average earnings in Hays are $50,043 for men and $42,250 for women, a difference of 15.6%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $60,777, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $41,051. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $63,043, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $23,929.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Hays
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$41,051$23,929
College or Associate's Degree$50,313$29,025
Bachelor's Degree$60,777$46,176
Graduate Degree$54,957$63,043
Total$50,043$42,250

Family Income in Hays

Family Income Brackets in Hays

According to the Hays family income data, there are 1,146 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.6% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 19 families (0.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Hays
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001683.6%
$10,000 to $14,999190.4%
$15,000 to $24,9992144.6%
$25,000 to $34,9992284.9%
$35,000 to $49,99954511.7%
$50,000 to $74,99980117.2%
$75,000 to $99,99981517.5%
$100,000 to $149,9991,14624.6%
$150,000 to $199,99952211.2%
$200,000+2004.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Hays

5-person families (432 | 9.3%) account for the highest median family income in Hays with $123,929 per family, while 3-person families (1,052 | 22.6%) have the highest median income of $33,604 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Hays
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families2,222 (47.7%)$66,462
3-Person Families1,052 (22.6%)$100,811
4-Person Families791 (17.0%)$98,818
5-Person Families432 (9.3%)$123,929
6-Person Families91 (1.9%)$48,958
7+ Person Families70 (1.5%)$0
Total4,658 (100.0%)$85,272

Family Income by Number of Earners in Hays

The median family income in Hays is $85,272, with families comprising 2 earners (2,077) having the highest median family income of $108,234, while families with no earners (572) have the lowest median family income of $41,676, accounting for 44.6% and 12.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Hays
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners572 (12.3%)$41,676
1 Earner1,489 (32.0%)$59,142
2 Earners2,077 (44.6%)$108,234
3+ Earners520 (11.2%)$105,343
Total4,658 (100.0%)$85,272

Household Income in Hays

Household Income Brackets in Hays

With 1,416 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Hays, accounting for 16.2% of all households. In contrast, only 245 households (2.8%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Hays
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0005165.9%
$10,000 to $14,9995426.2%
$15,000 to $24,99988310.1%
$25,000 to $34,9996477.4%
$35,000 to $49,9991,40716.1%
$50,000 to $74,9991,41616.2%
$75,000 to $99,9991,01411.6%
$100,000 to $149,9991,40716.1%
$150,000 to $199,9996477.4%
$200,000+2452.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Hays

The median household income in Hays is $55,349, with the highest median household income of $84,901 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 2,977 households (34.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $34,365, with 1,489 households (17.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Hays
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,489 (17.0%)$34,365
25 to 44 Years2,977 (34.1%)$84,901
45 to 64 Years2,131 (24.4%)$75,603
65+ Years2,142 (24.5%)$41,670
Total8,739 (100.0%)$55,349

Poverty in Hays

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Hays

With 16.9% poverty level for males and 17.4% for females among the residents of Hays, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 863 males (43.7%) and 854 females (48.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Hays
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years58 (12.2%)35 (5.8%)
5 Years16 (14.5%)17 (23.6%)
6 to 11 Years58 (7.5%)107 (16.3%)
12 to 14 Years31 (8.6%)38 (8.8%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years19 (23.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years863 (43.7%)854 (48.4%)
25 to 34 Years48 (3.0%)251 (19.4%)
35 to 44 Years182 (15.7%)50 (4.0%)
45 to 54 Years154 (17.0%)65 (7.6%)
55 to 64 Years41 (4.5%)117 (11.8%)
65 to 74 Years176 (21.1%)116 (11.6%)
75 Years and over47 (8.1%)58 (8.5%)
Total1,693 (16.9%)1,708 (17.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Hays

According to the poverty statistics in Hays, males aged 15 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Hays
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years419 (87.8%)570 (94.2%)
5 Years94 (85.5%)55 (76.4%)
6 to 11 Years719 (92.5%)549 (83.7%)
12 to 14 Years331 (91.4%)394 (91.2%)
15 Years242 (100.0%)39 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years62 (76.5%)182 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years1,111 (56.3%)912 (51.6%)
25 to 34 Years1,563 (97.0%)1,042 (80.6%)
35 to 44 Years980 (84.3%)1,195 (96.0%)
45 to 54 Years754 (83.0%)795 (92.4%)
55 to 64 Years870 (95.5%)878 (88.2%)
65 to 74 Years658 (78.9%)886 (88.4%)
75 Years and over535 (91.9%)622 (91.5%)
Total8,338 (83.1%)8,119 (82.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Hays

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Hays show that 3.2% or 123 of the total 3,837 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 3.4%, comprising of 44 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Hays
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,980 (96.6%)69 (3.4%)
1 or 2 Children1,244 (96.6%)44 (3.4%)
3 or 4 Children420 (97.7%)10 (2.3%)
5 or more Children70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,714 (96.8%)123 (3.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Hays

According to the poverty data in Hays, 10.7% or 17 single-father households and 31.1% or 206 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 17 households (22.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 174 households (38.5%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Hays
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)13 (9.7%)
1 or 2 Children17 (22.4%)174 (38.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)19 (25.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total17 (10.7%)206 (31.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Hays

The poverty data for Hays shows that 123 of the married-couple family households (3.2%) and 223 of the single-parent households (27.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 44 households (3.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 191 household (36.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Hays
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children69 (3.4%)13 (6.0%)
1 or 2 Children44 (3.4%)191 (36.2%)
3 or 4 Children10 (2.3%)19 (25.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total123 (3.2%)223 (27.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Hays

Employment by Class of Employer in Hays

Among the 12,004 employed individuals in Hays, private company employees (6,796 | 56.6%), state government employees (1,540 | 12.8%), and not-for-profit organizations (1,512 | 12.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Hays
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees6,79656.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)6295.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)5494.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,51212.6%
Local Government Employees8397.0%
State Government Employees1,54012.8%
Federal Government Employees1391.2%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total12,004100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Hays

According to the labor force statistics for Hays, out of the total population over 16 years of age (17,339), 73.2% or 12,692 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.5% or 444 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 96.8% or 1,438 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 65 to 74 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 19.3% or 101 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Hays
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,270 (68.2%)154 (12.1%)
20 to 24 Years2,948 (91.2%)159 (5.4%)
25 to 29 Years1,438 (96.8%)7 (0.5%)
30 to 34 Years1,316 (91.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years2,142 (88.6%)9 (0.4%)
45 to 54 Years1,518 (85.8%)17 (1.1%)
55 to 59 Years540 (73.8%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years885 (74.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years521 (28.3%)101 (19.3%)
75 Years and over105 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total12,692 (73.2%)444 (3.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Hays

According to labor force statistics for Hays, 86.8% of individuals (7,840) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (9,032) are in the labor force, with 0.4% or 31 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 95.2% or 3,952 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 0.7% or 10 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Hays
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School311 (82.7%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma1,379 (74.5%)13 (0.7%)
College / Associate Degree2,198 (82.8%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher3,952 (95.2%)25 (0.6%)
Total7,840 (86.8%)36 (0.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Hays

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Hays are Community & Social Service (2,168 | 17.7%), Education Instruction & Library (1,441 | 11.8%), Management (1,243 | 10.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (709 | 5.8%), and Business & Financial (512 | 4.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Hays

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Hays, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (93.3%), Computers, Engineering & Science (85.6%), and Architecture & Engineering (82.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (80.6%), and Health Technologists (79.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Hays
OccupationMaleFemale
Management673 (54.1%)570 (45.9%)
Business & Financial309 (60.4%)203 (39.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science363 (85.6%)61 (14.4%)
Computers & Mathematics237 (93.3%)17 (6.7%)
Architecture & Engineering84 (82.4%)18 (17.6%)
Life, Physical & Social Science42 (61.8%)26 (38.2%)
Community & Social Service 999 (46.1%)1,169 (53.9%)
Education, Arts & Media62 (19.4%)258 (80.6%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)73 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library678 (47.0%)763 (52.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment259 (77.5%)75 (22.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating185 (26.1%)524 (73.9%)
Health Technologists95 (20.3%)373 (79.7%)
Total (Category)2,529 (50.0%)2,527 (50.0%)
Total (Overall)6,688 (54.6%)5,551 (45.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Hays are Food Preparation & Serving (1,326 | 10.8%), Personal Care & Service (391 | 3.2%), Healthcare Support (390 | 3.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (287 | 2.3%), and Security & Protection (143 | 1.2%).
Services Occupations in Hays

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Hays, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (90.9%), and Firefighting & Prevention (88.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (72.1%), Healthcare Support (68.2%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (65.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Hays
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support124 (31.8%)266 (68.2%)
Security & Protection130 (90.9%)13 (9.1%)
Firefighting & Prevention97 (88.2%)13 (11.8%)
Law Enforcement33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving722 (54.4%)604 (45.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance98 (34.2%)189 (65.8%)
Personal Care & Service109 (27.9%)282 (72.1%)
Total (Category)1,183 (46.6%)1,354 (53.4%)
Total (Overall)6,688 (54.6%)5,551 (45.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Hays are Office & Administration (1,299 | 10.6%), and Sales & Related (1,262 | 10.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Hays

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Hays
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related730 (57.8%)532 (42.2%)
Office & Administration371 (28.6%)928 (71.4%)
Total (Category)1,101 (43.0%)1,460 (57.0%)
Total (Overall)6,688 (54.6%)5,551 (45.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Hays are Construction & Extraction (458 | 3.7%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (241 | 2.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (196 | 1.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Hays

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Hays
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry187 (95.4%)9 (4.6%)
Construction & Extraction458 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair241 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)886 (99.0%)9 (1.0%)
Total (Overall)6,688 (54.6%)5,551 (45.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Hays are Production (412 | 3.4%), Material Moving (398 | 3.3%), and Transportation (380 | 3.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Hays

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Hays
OccupationMaleFemale
Production312 (75.7%)100 (24.3%)
Transportation380 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving297 (74.6%)101 (25.4%)
Total (Category)989 (83.1%)201 (16.9%)
Total (Overall)6,688 (54.6%)5,551 (45.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Hays

Employment Industries in Hays

The major employment industries in Hays include Educational Services (2,121 | 17.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,945 | 15.9%), Accommodation & Food Services (1,683 | 13.8%), Retail Trade (1,539 | 12.6%), and Construction (590 | 4.8%).
Employment Industries in Hays

Employment Industries by Sex in Hays

The Hays industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (97.2%), and Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (96.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (75.5%), Finance & Insurance (60.6%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (58.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Hays
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting317 (97.2%)9 (2.8%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction158 (96.3%)6 (3.7%)
Construction590 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing322 (76.1%)101 (23.9%)
Wholesale Trade165 (64.7%)90 (35.3%)
Retail Trade999 (64.9%)540 (35.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing255 (88.8%)32 (11.2%)
Utilities93 (63.3%)54 (36.7%)
Information242 (72.5%)92 (27.5%)
Finance & Insurance152 (39.4%)234 (60.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing150 (41.9%)208 (58.1%)
Professional & Scientific272 (59.5%)185 (40.5%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support159 (58.5%)113 (41.5%)
Educational Services946 (44.6%)1,175 (55.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance477 (24.5%)1,468 (75.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation138 (47.3%)154 (52.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services903 (53.6%)780 (46.4%)
Public Administration168 (57.1%)126 (42.9%)
Total6,688 (54.6%)5,551 (45.4%)

Education in Hays

School Enrollment in Hays

The most common levels of schooling among the 7,377 students in Hays are college / undergraduate (3,524 | 47.8%), high school (1,012 | 13.7%), and middle school (1,005 | 13.6%).
School Enrollment in Hays
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3995.4%
Kindergarten3534.8%
Elementary School7099.6%
Middle School1,00513.6%
High School1,01213.7%
College / Undergraduate3,52447.8%
Graduate / Professional3755.1%
Total7,377100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Hays

Out of a total of 7,377 students who are enrolled in schools in Hays, 1,136 (15.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 6,241 (84.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 149 (48.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 2,211 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Hays
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds161 (51.9%)149 (48.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old624 (59.0%)434 (41.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,070 (82.0%)235 (18.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds372 (68.4%)172 (31.6%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1,278 (91.6%)117 (8.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds2,211 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds382 (98.2%)7 (1.8%)
35 Years and over140 (84.9%)25 (15.1%)
Total6,241 (84.6%)1,136 (15.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Hays

Business (1,156 | 20.5%), education (779 | 13.8%), bio, nature & agricultural (500 | 8.9%), science & technology (443 | 7.9%), and arts & humanities (430 | 7.6%) are the most common fields of study among 5,632 individuals in Hays who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Hays
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2935.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural5008.9%
Physical & Health Sciences2995.3%
Psychology2053.6%
Social Sciences3446.1%
Engineering350.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies530.9%
Science & Technology4437.9%
Business1,15620.5%
Education77913.8%
Literature & Languages2514.5%
Liberal Arts & History3305.9%
Visual & Performing Arts2805.0%
Communications2344.2%
Arts & Humanities4307.6%
Total5,632100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Hays

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Hays

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Hays are males with 2 vehicles (2,555, accounting for 40.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (2,235, making up 50.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Hays
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle252 (4.0%)180 (3.6%)
1 Vehicle1,000 (15.9%)1,190 (23.5%)
2 Vehicles2,555 (40.7%)2,235 (44.2%)
3 Vehicles1,210 (19.3%)889 (17.6%)
4 Vehicles815 (13.0%)403 (8.0%)
5 or more Vehicles450 (7.2%)161 (3.2%)
Total6,282 (100.0%)5,058 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Hays

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Hays are 5 to 9 minutes (5,462 commuters, 47.8%), 10 to 14 minutes (2,506 commuters, 21.9%), and less than 5 minutes (1,326 commuters, 11.6%).
Commute Time in Hays
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,32611.6%
5 to 9 Minutes5,46247.8%
10 to 14 Minutes2,50621.9%
15 to 19 Minutes7666.7%
20 to 24 Minutes4053.5%
25 to 29 Minutes530.5%
30 to 34 Minutes2682.4%
35 to 39 Minutes530.5%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes1541.3%
60 to 89 Minutes3483.0%
90 or more Minutes840.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Hays

The most common commute times in Hays are 5 to 9 minutes (2,770 commuters, 44.2%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (2,692 commuters, 52.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Hays
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes805 (12.9%)521 (10.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes2,770 (44.2%)2,692 (52.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,222 (19.5%)1,284 (24.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes468 (7.5%)298 (5.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes271 (4.3%)134 (2.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes34 (0.5%)19 (0.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes223 (3.6%)45 (0.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes53 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes118 (1.9%)36 (0.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes247 (3.9%)101 (2.0%)
90 or more Minutes52 (0.8%)32 (0.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Hays

The most frequent times of departure to work in Hays are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (1,252, 20.0%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (1,543, 29.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Hays
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM87 (1.4%)109 (2.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM212 (3.4%)103 (2.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM222 (3.5%)121 (2.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM217 (3.5%)79 (1.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM422 (6.7%)271 (5.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM626 (10.0%)368 (7.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1,252 (20.0%)1,543 (29.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM927 (14.8%)743 (14.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM268 (4.3%)321 (6.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM496 (7.9%)153 (3.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM94 (1.5%)337 (6.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM114 (1.8%)92 (1.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM489 (7.8%)437 (8.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM837 (13.4%)485 (9.4%)
Total6,263 (100.0%)5,162 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Hays

Occupancy by Ownership in Hays

Of the total 8,739 dwellings in Hays, owner-occupied units account for 4,994 (57.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 3,745 (42.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Hays
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units4,99457.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units3,74542.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units8,739100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Hays

Occupancy by Household Size in Hays
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2,85232.6%
2-Person Household2,90533.2%
3-Person Household1,28414.7%
4+ Person Household1,69819.4%
Total Housing Units8,739100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Hays

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Hays
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,113 (39.0%)1,739 (61.0%)
2-Person Household1,749 (60.2%)1,156 (39.8%)
3-Person Household940 (73.2%)344 (26.8%)
4+ Person Household1,192 (70.2%)506 (29.8%)
Total Housing Units4,994 (57.2%)3,745 (42.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Hays

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Hays
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School76 (21.8%)272 (78.2%)
High School Diploma1,061 (63.5%)610 (36.5%)
College/Associate Degree1,311 (45.7%)1,556 (54.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,546 (66.1%)1,307 (33.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Hays

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Hays
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years3,11235.6%
35 to 44 Years1,35415.5%
45 to 54 Years93010.6%
55 to 64 Years1,20113.7%
65 to 74 Years1,30414.9%
75 to 84 Years5256.0%
85 Years and Over3133.6%
Total8,739100.0%

Housing Finances in Hays

Median Income by Occupancy in Hays

Median Income by Occupancy in Hays
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied4,994 (57.2%)$84,848
Renter-Occupied3,745 (42.8%)$34,783
Average8,739 (100.0%)$55,349

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Hays

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Hays
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00088 (1.8%)141 (3.8%)
$5,000 to $9,99992 (1.8%)191 (5.1%)
$10,000 to $14,999111 (2.2%)435 (11.6%)
$15,000 to $19,999145 (2.9%)359 (9.6%)
$20,000 to $24,999141 (2.8%)236 (6.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999119 (2.4%)530 (14.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999671 (13.4%)739 (19.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999799 (16.0%)620 (16.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999783 (15.7%)233 (6.2%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,213 (24.3%)198 (5.3%)
$150,000 or more832 (16.7%)63 (1.7%)
Total4,994 (100.0%)3,745 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Hays

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Hays
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300120 (2.4%)105 (2.8%)
$300 to $499608 (12.2%)525 (14.0%)
$500 to $799804 (16.1%)904 (24.1%)
$800 to $999648 (13.0%)883 (23.6%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,099 (22.0%)1,000 (26.7%)
$1,500 to $1,999933 (18.7%)189 (5.1%)
$2,000 to $2,499436 (8.7%)18 (0.5%)
$2,500 to $2,999205 (4.1%)12 (0.3%)
$3,000 or more141 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,994 (100.0%)3,745 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Hays

Housing Structures in Hays

Housing Structures in Hays
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached5,92267.8%
Single Unit, Attached3984.5%
2 Unit Apartments95510.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3674.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3974.5%
10 or more Apartments4835.5%
Mobile Home / Other2172.5%
Total8,739100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Hays

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Hays
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached4,775 (80.6%)1,147 (19.4%)
Single Unit, Attached44 (11.1%)354 (88.9%)
2 Unit Apartments81 (8.5%)874 (91.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments25 (6.8%)342 (93.2%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments18 (4.5%)379 (95.5%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)483 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other51 (23.5%)166 (76.5%)
Total4,994 (57.2%)3,745 (42.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Hays

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Hays
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)73 (1.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms61 (1.2%)1,054 (28.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms867 (17.4%)1,688 (45.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,103 (22.1%)488 (13.0%)
8 or more Rooms2,963 (59.3%)442 (11.8%)
Total4,994 (100.0%)3,745 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Hays

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Hays
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas3,995 (80.0%)1,822 (48.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas51 (1.0%)83 (2.2%)
Electricity901 (18.0%)1,719 (45.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels35 (0.7%)26 (0.7%)
No Fuel Used12 (0.2%)95 (2.5%)
Total4,994 (100.0%)3,745 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Hays

Household Vehicle Usage in Hays
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle72 (1.4%)239 (6.4%)
1 Vehicle1,081 (21.6%)1,841 (49.2%)
2 Vehicles2,387 (47.8%)1,100 (29.4%)
3 or more Vehicles1,454 (29.1%)565 (15.1%)
Total4,994 (100.0%)3,745 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Hays

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Hays

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,9073,087
Median Property Value$205,300$214,500
Median Household Income$57,850$624
Monthly Housing Costs$570$141
Real Estate Taxes$2,548$78

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Hays

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Hays
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000110 (5.8%)53 (1.7%)
$50,000 to $99,999114 (6.0%)178 (5.8%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,270 (66.6%)2,127 (68.9%)
$300,000 to $499,999367 (19.2%)518 (16.8%)
$500,000 to $749,99931 (1.6%)195 (6.3%)
$750,000 to $999,99915 (0.8%)16 (0.5%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,907 (100.0%)3,087 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Hays

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Hays
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00077 (4.0%)126 (4.1%)
$10,000 to $24,999330 (17.3%)103 (3.3%)
$25,000 to $34,99974 (3.9%)67 (2.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999247 (13.0%)45 (1.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999367 (19.2%)424 (13.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999226 (11.8%)432 (14.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999378 (19.8%)557 (18.0%)
$150,000 or more208 (10.9%)835 (27.1%)
Total1,907 (100.0%)3,087 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Hays

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Hays
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x546 (28.6%)95,642 (3,098.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x325 (17.0%)1,175 (38.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x280 (14.7%)955 (30.9%)
4.0x or more738 (38.7%)225 (7.3%)
Total1,907 (100.0%)3,087 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Hays

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Hays
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80091 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499338 (17.7%)82 (2.7%)
$800 to $1,4991,389 (72.8%)315 (10.2%)
Total1,907 (100.0%)3,087 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Hays

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hays

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hays
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,264 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years3,322 (98.4%)55 (1.6%)
19 to 25 Years4,169 (90.2%)452 (9.8%)
26 to 34 Years2,160 (85.9%)355 (14.1%)
35 to 44 Years2,120 (88.0%)290 (12.0%)
45 to 54 Years1,576 (89.1%)192 (10.9%)
55 to 64 Years1,798 (94.3%)108 (5.7%)
65 to 74 Years1,836 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older1,250 (99.1%)12 (0.9%)
Total19,495 (93.0%)1,464 (7.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Hays

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Hays
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,264 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen3,322 (98.4%)55 (1.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen4,169 (90.2%)452 (9.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Hays

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Hays
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0002,429 (87.9%)333 (12.1%)
$25,000 to $49,9993,489 (90.5%)365 (9.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,258 (90.9%)326 (9.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,650 (93.6%)181 (6.4%)
$100,000 and over6,596 (97.4%)175 (2.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hays

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hays
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6349 (27.6%)938 (74.2%)
6 to 18 Years920 (27.2%)2,515 (74.5%)
19 to 25 Years250 (5.4%)3,977 (86.1%)
25 to 34 Years216 (8.6%)1,996 (79.4%)
35 to 44 Years240 (10.0%)2,019 (83.8%)
45 to 54 Years148 (8.4%)1,516 (85.8%)
55 to 64 Years209 (11.0%)1,653 (86.7%)
65 to 74 Years1,777 (96.8%)1,077 (58.7%)
75 Years and over1,250 (99.1%)826 (65.4%)
Total5,359 (25.6%)16,517 (78.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Hays

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Hays
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)77 (12.7%)
5 to 17 Years59 (3.7%)94 (6.8%)
18 to 34 Years342 (8.3%)331 (9.1%)
35 to 64 Years370 (12.4%)339 (10.9%)
65 to 74 Years216 (25.9%)159 (15.9%)
75 Years and over375 (64.4%)342 (50.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Hays

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Hays: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)18 (3.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)13 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years4 (0.1%)17 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years155 (5.2%)39 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years28 (3.4%)58 (5.8%)
75 Years and over248 (42.6%)73 (10.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Hays: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)59 (9.8%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)78 (5.7%)
18 to 34 Years46 (1.1%)82 (2.3%)
35 to 64 Years66 (2.2%)39 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years32 (3.8%)5 (0.5%)
75 Years and over101 (17.3%)30 (4.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Hays: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years59 (3.7%)3 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years292 (7.1%)275 (7.6%)
35 to 64 Years177 (5.9%)137 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years33 (4.0%)29 (2.9%)
75 Years and over61 (10.5%)15 (2.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Hays: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)53 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years110 (3.7%)248 (8.0%)
65 to 74 Years158 (18.9%)74 (7.4%)
75 Years and over143 (24.6%)293 (43.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Hays: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)48 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years15 (0.5%)63 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)39 (3.9%)
75 Years and over22 (3.8%)21 (3.1%)

Technology Access in Hays

Computing Device Access in Hays

Computing Device Access in Hays
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop7,47485.5%
Smartphone7,92890.7%
Tablet5,66564.8%
No Computing Device3744.3%
Total8,739100.0%

Internet Access in Hays

Internet Access in Hays
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home7,07881.0%
Cellular Data Only6267.2%
Satellite Internet4875.6%
No Internet7828.9%
Total8,739100.0%

Hays Summary

Hays, Kansas is a city located in the western part of the state, in Ellis County. It is the county seat and the largest city in the county. The city is located along the Big Creek, a tributary of the Smoky Hill River. Hays is located approximately 150 miles west of the state capital of Topeka and approximately 200 miles north of Wichita.

History

Hays was founded in 1867 by William Hays, a former Union Army officer. The city was named after him and was incorporated in 1885. The city was originally a stop on the Union Pacific Railroad and was a major shipping point for cattle and other livestock.
In the late 19th century, Hays was a major center for the cattle industry. The city was also home to a large number of German immigrants, who established a number of businesses in the city.
In the early 20th century, Hays was a major center for the oil industry. The city was home to several oil refineries and was a major center for oil production.

Geography

Hays is located in the western part of the state, in Ellis County. The city is located along the Big Creek, a tributary of the Smoky Hill River. The city is located approximately 150 miles west of the state capital of Topeka and approximately 200 miles north of Wichita.
The city has a total area of 8.3 square miles, of which 8.2 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water. The city is located at an elevation of 1,845 feet above sea level.

Economy

Hays is a major center for the oil and gas industry. The city is home to several oil refineries and is a major center for oil production. The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a large paper mill.
The city is also home to a number of educational institutions, including Fort Hays State University, a public university. The university is the third-largest university in the state and is home to more than 15,000 students.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 20,510. The racial makeup of the city was 87.3% White, 5.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 3.2% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,945, and the median income for a family was $45,945. The per capita income for the city was $19,945. About 11.2% of families and 14.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Hays?
Total Population of Hays is 21,111.
What is the Total Male Population of Hays?
Total Male Population of Hays is 10,652.
What is the Total Female Population of Hays?
Total Female Population of Hays is 10,459.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Hays?
There are 101.85 Males per 100 Females in Hays.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Hays?
There are 98.19 Females per 100 Males in Hays.
What is the Median Population Age in Hays?
Median Population Age in Hays is 30.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Hays
Average Family Size in Hays is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Hays
Average Household Size in Hays is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Hays?
Per Capita income in Hays is $32,508.
What is the Median Family Income in Hays?
Median Family Income in Hays is $85,272.
What is the Median Household income in Hays?
Median Household Income in Hays is $55,349.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Hays?
Income or Wage Gap in Hays is 23.5%.
Women in Hays earn 76.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Hays?
Inequality or Gini Index in Hays is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Hays?
There are 12,692 People in the Labor Forcein in Hays.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Hays?
73.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Hays.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Hays?
Unemployment Rate in Hays is 3.5%.