Hays County, TX

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2023 Population

256,429

4.52% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

33.9

2.11% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

12%

7.02% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$85,827

7.3% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$371,400

10.6% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

132,799

5.89% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Hays County, TX had a population of 256k people with a median age of 33.9 and a median household income of $85,827. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Hays County, TX grew from 245,351 to 256,429, a 4.52% increase and its median household income grew from $79,990 to $85,827, a 7.3% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hays County, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (51.3%), Two+ (Hispanic) (17.4%), White (Hispanic) (15.3%), Other (Hispanic) (5.28%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.81%).

None of the households in Hays County, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.7% of the residents in Hays County, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hays County, TX are Texas State University (8,781 degrees awarded in 2023) and Total Transformation Institute of Cosmetology (54 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Hays County, TX was $371,400, and the homeownership rate was 64.1%.

Most people in Hays County, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Hays County, TX was 2 cars per household.

Hays County, TX borders Blanco County, TX, Caldwell County, TX, Comal County, TX, Guadalupe County, TX, and Travis County, TX.

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Population & Diversity

Hays County, TX is home to a population of 256k people, from which 94.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 9.45% of Hays County, TX residents were born outside of the country (24.2k people).

In 2023, there were 2.94 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (132k people) in Hays County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 44.7k Two+ (Hispanic) and 39.1k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.7%

2023 Citizenship

94.6%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 94.7% of Hays County, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Hays County, TX was 94.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Hays County, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hays County, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
132k ± 1.25k
Two+ (Hispanic)
44.7k ± 3.19k
White (Hispanic)
39.1k ± 3.53k

39.1%

Hispanic Population

100k people

39.1% of the people in Hays County, TX are hispanic (100k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Hays County, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Texas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,430,315 ± 36,649 people
India
305,649 ± 13,502 people
El Salvador
224,600 ± 11,591 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,430,315 Texas residents, followed by India with 305,649 and El Salvador with 224,600.

Foreign-Born Population

9.45%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

24.2k people

9.28%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

22.8k people

As of 2023, 9.45% of Hays County, TX residents (24.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hays County, TX was 9.28%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Hays County, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
4,452 ± 695
Vietnam
3,540 ± 405
Gulf War (1990s)
2,603 ± 496

Hays County, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.26 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Hays County, TX employs 133k people. The largest industries in Hays County, TX are Retail Trade (15,602 people), Educational Services (15,176 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (13,569 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($88,645), Utilities ($87,675), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($82,134).

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,213. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

133k

2023 Value

± 3,885

5.89%

1 Year growth

± 3.96%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Hays County, TX grew at a rate of 5.89%, from 125k employees to 133k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hays County, TX, are Management Occupations (16,768 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (14,260 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (13,821 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hays County, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

133k

2023 Value

± 3,885

5.89%

1 Year growth

± 3.96%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Hays County, TX grew at a rate of 5.89%, from 125k employees to 133k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hays County, TX, are Retail Trade (15,602 people), Educational Services (15,176 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (13,569 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hays County, TX, though some of these residents may live in Hays County, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,650

Median earning men ± $1,921

$39,583

Median earning women ± $2,526

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($80,683), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($72,195), and Public Administration ($71,414).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($107,905), Public Administration ($59,645), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,519).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

4.59%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 13.8M people employed in Texas. This represents a 4.59% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 9.63%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

529
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
490
Construction
311
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$556k
Retail Trade
$467k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$455k
Construction

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Hays County, TX went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.59%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (54.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (43.6%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.59%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Hays County, TX went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.59%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Hays County, TX for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Hays County, TX awarded 8,835 degrees. The student population of Hays County, TX in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 15,260 male students and 23,556 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hays County, TX are White (3,925 and 45.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (3,360 and 38.9%), Black or African American (667 and 7.72%), and Two or More Races (289 and 3.34%).

The largest universities in Hays County, TX by number of degrees awarded are Texas State University (8,781 and 99.4%) and Total Transformation Institute of Cosmetology (54 and 0.611%).

The most popular majors in Hays County, TX are General Psychology (508 and 5.75%), General Business Administration & Management (485 and 5.49%), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (413 and 4.67%).

The median tuition cost in Hays County, TX for a public four year colleges is $8,606 for in-state students and $20,366 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Hays County, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 89.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 38,816 (39.3% men and 60.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 38,816 students enrolled in Hays County, TX, 39.3% men and 60.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 15,805 records, of which 63.2% were women and 36.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Kinesiology & Exercise Science
364 degrees awarded
General Psychology
508 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
391 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Hays County, TX was Kinesiology & Exercise Science with 364 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Hays County, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Texas State University
8,781 degrees awarded
Total Transformation Institute of Cosmetology
54 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Texas State University with 8,781 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 3,338 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hays County, TX, which is 0.607 times less than the 5,497 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,925 degrees mean that there were 1.17 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 3,360 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($8,606) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,844) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($790) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

Measure

In 2022, 1.59% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.53% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (5.7M), Some college (4.97M), and Bachelors Degree (4.2M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Hays County, TX was $371,400 in 2023, which is 1.22 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $335,700 to $371,400, a 10.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Hays County, TX is 64.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Hays County, TX have an average commute time of 30.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hays County, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Hays County, TX is $85,827. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Hays County, TX was Census Tract 108.07 with a value of $148,254, followed by Census Tract 108.09 and Census Tract 108.06, with respective values of $144,231 and $138,182.

In 2023, 18.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Hays County, TX. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.56%.

Housing

Property

$371,400

Median Property Value 2023

±$7,636

$60,587

Median Property Taxes

±$2,034

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hays County, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Hays County, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

64.1%

Homeownership

2023

65.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 64.1% of the housing units in Hays County, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Hays County, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 108.07
Census Tract 108.09
Census Tract 108.06

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hays County, TX was Census Tract 108.07 with a value of $148,254, followed by Census Tract 108.09 and Census Tract 108.06, with respective values of $144,231 and $138,182.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Hays County, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$85,827

Median Household Income

± $2,598

94.5k

Number of Households

± 3,130

In 2023, the median household income of the 94.5k households in Hays County, TX grew to $85,827 from the previous year's value of $79,990.

The following chart displays the households in Hays County, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Hays County, TX is from Texas.

0.476

2022 Wage GINI in Texas

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2022, the income inequality in Texas was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0231% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Texas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (71.8%)
Worked At Home (16.2%)
Carpooled (8.25%)

In 2023, 71.8% of workers in Hays County, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.2%) and those who carpooled to work (8.25%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

30.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hays County, TX have a longer commute time (30.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.68% of the workforce in Hays County, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Hays County, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Hays County, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Hays County, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 18.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Hays County, TX. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.56%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

12% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hays County, TX (29.9k out of 248k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hays County, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 12.6% of the children was living in poverty in Hays County, TX. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 5.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.1% of the population of Hays County, TX has health coverage, with 55.2% on employee plans, 8.6% on Medicaid, 8.62% on Medicare, 13.6% on non-group plans, and 2.15% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Hays County, TX see 2343 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.255% decrease from the previous year (2349 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2580 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 869 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,343 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hays County, TX

Primary care physicians in Hays County, TX see an average of 2,343 patients per year. This represents a 0.255% decrease from the previous year (2,349 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Hays County, TX in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.5% under 18 years, 27.3% between 18 and 34 years, 36.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.9%

Uninsured

55.2%

Employer Coverage

8.6%

Medicaid

8.62%

Medicare

13.6%

Non-Group

2.15%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hays County, TX declined by 7.77% from 12.9% to 11.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Hays County, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 34 in Hays County, TX.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Hays County, TX.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 31.9% in Hays County, TX.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Hays County, TX.