Hays, KS

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population
28,893
0.508% 1-year growth
US Senator
Jerry Moran
Republican Party
US Senator
Roger Marshall
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
33.7
1.51% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
15.6%
9.69% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$54,858
3.85% 1-year decline
2021 Median Property Value
$172,500
0.116% 1-year decline
2021 Employed Population
16,242
0.757% 1-year growth

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In 2021, Hays, KS had a population of 28.9k people with a median age of 33.7 and a median household income of $54,858. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Hays, KS grew from 28,747 to 28,893, a 0.508% increase and its median household income declined from $57,053 to $54,858, a −3.85% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hays, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (89%), White (Hispanic) (2.32%), Other (Hispanic) (2.16%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.78%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.72%).

None of the households in Hays, KS 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.

98.2% of the residents in Hays, KS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hays, KS are Fort Hays State University (4,297 degrees awarded in 2021) and Hays Academy of Hair Design (46 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Hays, KS was $172,500, and the homeownership rate was 61.6%.

Most people in Hays, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 13 minutes. The average car ownership in Hays, KS was 2 cars per household.

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geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Hays, KS is home to a population of 28.9k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.94% of Hays, KS residents were born outside of the country (849 people).

In 2021, there were 38.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (25.7k people) in Hays, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 670 White (Hispanic) and 625 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.2%
2021 Citizenship
98.5%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.2% of Hays, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Hays, KS was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hays, KS
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    25.7k ± 27
  2. White (Hispanic)
    670 ± 237
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    625 ± 264
6.14%
Hispanic Population
1.77k people

In 2021, there were 38.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (25.7k people) in Hays, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 670 White (Hispanic) and 625 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

6.14% of the people in Hays, KS are hispanic (1.77k people).

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

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    81,246 ± 6,900 people
  2. India
    14,367 ± 2,936 people
  3. Vietnam
    10,893 ± 2,558 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kansas was Mexico, the natal country of 81,246 Kansas residents, followed by India with 14,367 and Vietnam with 10,893.

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Foreign-Born Population

2.94%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
849 people
3.28%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
942 people

As of 2021, 2.94% of Hays, KS residents (849 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hays, KS was 3.28%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    475 ± 137
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    277 ± 111
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    137 ± 83

Hays, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.71 times greater than any other conflict.

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The economy of Hays, KS employs 16.2k people. The largest industries in Hays, KS are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,851 people), Educational Services (2,300 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,741 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($88,160), Information ($62,165), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($52,833).

Males in Kansas have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,980. The income inequality in Kansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

16.2k
2021 Value
± 953
0.757%
1 Year growth
± 8.29%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hays, KS grew at a rate of 0.757%, from 16.1k employees to 16.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hays, KS, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,939 people), Management Occupations (1,750 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,487 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hays, KS.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

16.2k
2021 Value
± 953
0.757%
1 Year growth
± 8.29%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hays, KS grew at a rate of 0.757%, from 16.1k employees to 16.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hays, KS, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,851 people), Educational Services (2,300 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,741 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hays, KS, though some of these residents may live in Hays, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$40,300
Median earning men ± $3,841
$27,514
Median earning women ± $2,547

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($65,694), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,235), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($46,813).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($63,750), Information ($60,732), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,841).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Kansas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 393
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 290
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
  3. 229
    Retail Trade

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

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $154k
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. $127k
    Manufacturing
  3. $83.2k
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Kansas to other states, or from other states to Kansas.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $21B
  2. $17B
  3. $14B

In 2020, the top outbound Kansas product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $21B, followed by Meat/seafood ($17B) and Cereal grains ($14B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Kansas products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$221B
2020 Value in Kansas
$406B
Projected 2050 Value in Kansas
83.5% growth

In 2020, total outbound Kansas trade was $221B. This is expected to increase 83.5% to $406B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Kansas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Kansas to other states, or from other states to Kansas.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $18.5B
  2. $14.8B
  3. $13.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Kansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Missouri with $18.5B, followed by Texas with $14.8B and Nebraska and $13.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Kansas shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.23%).

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing the state of Kansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Kansas

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Jerry Moran
Senator from Kansas3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011
Roger Marshall
Senator from Kansas2
Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing Kansas.

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 Kansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Kansas

Kansas is currently represented by 4 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 Kansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Hays, KS awarded 4,343 degrees. The student population of Hays, KS in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 5,262 male students and 8,934 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hays, KS are White (2,272 and 80.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (258 and 9.11%), Black or African American (132 and 4.66%), and Two or More Races (73 and 2.58%).

The largest universities in Hays, KS by number of degrees awarded are Fort Hays State University (4,297 and 98.9%) and Hays Academy of Hair Design (46 and 1.06%).

The most popular majors in Hays, KS are Organizational Leadership (534 and 12.3%), Operations Management & Supervision (484 and 11.1%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (356 and 8.2%).

The median tuition cost in Hays, KS for a public four year colleges is $4,140 for in-state students and $14,580 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
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In 2021 in Hays, KS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 90.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 52.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 14,196 (37.1% men and 62.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 14,196 students enrolled in Hays, KS, 37.1% men and 62.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,953 records, of which 64.9% were women and 35.1% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 534 degree-majors awarded
  2. 484 degree-majors awarded
  3. 257 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Hays, KS was Organizational Leadership with 534 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 4,297 degrees awarded
  2. 46 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Fort Hays State University with 4,297 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,590 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hays, KS, which is 0.578 times less than the 2,753 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,272 degrees mean that there were 8.81 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 258 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($4,140) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,290) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.762% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.709% of women were in the same situation.

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

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (598k), Some college (550k), and Bachelors Degree (446k).

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.

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The median property value in Hays, KS was $172,500 in 2021, which is 0.704 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $172,700 to $172,500, a 0.116% decrease. The homeownership rate in Hays, KS is 61.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Hays, KS have an average commute time of 13 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hays, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Hays, KS is $54,858. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Hays, KS was Johnson County, KS with a value of $96,059, followed by Leavenworth County, KS and Miami County, KS, with respective values of $80,853 and $79,211.

Property

$172,500
Median Property Value 2021
±$7,223
$7,331
Median Property Taxes
±$611

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, KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

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Rent vs Own

61.6%
Homeownership
2021
63.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 61.6% of the housing units in Hays, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 62.8%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hays, KS was Johnson County, KS with a value of $96,059, followed by Leavenworth County, KS and Miami County, KS, with respective values of $80,853 and $79,211.

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

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$54,858
Median Household Income
± $7,056
11.9k
Number of Households
± 816

In 2021, the median household income of the 11.9k households in Hays, KS declined from $54,858 from the previous year's value of $57,053.

The following chart displays the households in Hays, KS 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 $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Hays, KS is from Kansas.
0.46
2021 Wage GINI in Kansas
0.457
2020 Wage GINI in Kansas

In 2021, the income inequality in Kansas was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.555% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Kansas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kansas in comparison to the national average.

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

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (82.2%)
  2. Carpooled (7.17%)
  3. Worked At Home (5.53%)

In 2021, 82.2% of workers in Hays, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.17%) and those who worked at home (5.53%).

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.

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Commute Time

13 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hays, KS have a shorter commute time (13 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.17% of the workforce in Hays, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty & Diversity

15.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hays, KS (4.33k out of 27.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hays, KS is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

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.

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94.2% of the population of Hays, KS has health coverage, with 56.6% on employee plans, 9.27% on Medicaid, 10.8% on Medicare, 16% on non-group plans, and 1.51% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Kansas see 1271 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.548% decrease from the previous year (1278 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1630 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 467 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,271 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kansas

Primary care physicians in Kansas see an average of 1,271 patients per year. This represents a 0.548% decrease from the previous year (1,278 patients).

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.8% under 18 years, 28.2% between 18 and 34 years, 33.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 15% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

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

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Uninsured People

5.81%
Uninsured
56.6%
Employer Coverage
9.27%
Medicaid
10.8%
Medicare
16%
Non-Group
1.51%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hays, KS grew by 0.543% from 5.78% to 5.81%.

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

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