Demographics in Hays, KS

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Hays?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

21,078

Male

10,676

50.6%

Female

10,402

49.4%

Median Age

30.2

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

90.0%

Black

1.2%

Hispanic

7.0%

Asian

1.8%

Two or More

4.4%

Other

2.4%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

25.1%

High School or Higher

40.0%

Foreign Born

3.3%

Veterans

3.0%

Married

38.1%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Hays, KS has a population of 21,078 with a median age of 30.2. The racial makeup is 90.0% White, 7.0% Hispanic, 1.2% Black, 1.8% Asian. About 25.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 3.3%.