Hays, KS

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2020 Population

20,855

0.211% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jerry Moran

Republican Party

US Senator

Roger Marshall

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

31.6

1.94% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

15.3%

12.9% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$52,135

4.19% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$182,100

2.94% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

11,505

2.6% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Hays, KS had a population of 20.9k people with a median age of 31.6 and a median household income of $52,135. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Hays, KS declined from 20,899 to 20,855, a −0.211% decrease and its median household income grew from $50,040 to $52,135, a 4.19% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hays, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.8%), White (Hispanic) (4.67%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.26%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.05%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.31%).

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.

98.6% of the residents in Hays, KS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hays, KS are Fort Hays State University (3,960 degrees awarded in 2020) and Hays Academy of Hair Design (42 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Hays, KS was $182,100, and the homeownership rate was 58.1%.

Most people in Hays, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 10.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Hays, KS was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Hays, KS is home to a population of 20.9k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2020, 3.71% of Hays, KS residents were born outside of the country (773 people).

In 2020, there were 18.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (18.3k people) in Hays, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 973 White (Hispanic) and 471 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.6%

2020 Citizenship

98.7%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.6% of Hays, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Hays, KS was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hays, KS

White (Non-Hispanic)
18.3k ± 196
White (Hispanic)
973 ± 292
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
471 ± 104

6.61%

Hispanic Population

1.38k people

6.61% of the people in Hays, KS are hispanic (1.38k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
82,530 ± 6,952 people
India
13,550 ± 2,851 people
Vietnam
10,869 ± 2,555 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kansas was Mexico, the natal country of 82,530 Kansas residents, followed by India with 13,550 and Vietnam with 10,869.

Foreign-Born Population

3.71%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

773 people

2.65%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

554 people

As of 2020, 3.71% of Hays, KS residents (773 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hays, KS was 2.65%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
338 ± 104
Gulf War (2001-)
335 ± 161
Gulf War (1990s)
109 ± 73

Hays, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.01 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Hays, KS employs 11.5k people. The largest industries in Hays, KS are Educational Services (1,984 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,673 people), and Retail Trade (1,411 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($52,863), Information ($49,318), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($44,632).

Males in Kansas have an average income that is 1.41 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,975. The income inequality in Kansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

11.5k

2020 Value

± 889

−2.6%

1 Year decline

± 10.9%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Hays, KS declined at a rate of −2.6%, from 11.8k employees to 11.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hays, KS, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,247 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,239 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1,123 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hays, KS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

11.5k

2020 Value

± 889

−2.6%

1 Year decline

± 10.9%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Hays, KS declined at a rate of −2.6%, from 11.8k employees to 11.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hays, KS, are Educational Services (1,984 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,673 people), and Retail Trade (1,411 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$36,518

Median earning men ± $3,124

$29,169

Median earning women ± $3,918

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,464), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($48,235), and Wholesale Trade ($44,500).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Information ($52,431), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,295), and Public Administration ($41,250).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Kansas. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Domestic Trade

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

In 2020, the top outbound Kansas product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $20.2B, followed by Meat/seafood ($16.7B) and Live animals/fish ($13.8B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Kansas.

$229B

2020 Value in Kansas

$406B

Projected 2050 Value in Kansas

76.8% growth

In 2020, total outbound Kansas trade was $229B. This is expected to increase 76.8% to $406B by 2050.

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

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

Missouri
$20.1B
Nebraska
$14.7B
Texas
$14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Kansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Missouri with $20.1B, followed by Nebraska with $14.7B and Texas and $14.6B.

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

Civics

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.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Kansas

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Kansas.

Jerry Moran

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Roger Marshall

Senator from Kansas

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.

US Representatives Elections

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.

Education

In 2020, universities in Hays, KS awarded 4,002 degrees. The student population of Hays, KS in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 5,834 male students and 9,265 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hays, KS are White (2,320 and 82.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (229 and 8.13%), Black or African American (113 and 4.01%), and Two or More Races (78 and 2.77%).

The largest universities in Hays, KS by number of degrees awarded are Fort Hays State University (3,960 and 99%) and Hays Academy of Hair Design (42 and 1.05%).

The most popular majors in Hays, KS are Operations Management & Supervision (482 and 12%), Other Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services (479 and 12%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (305 and 7.62%).

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.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Hays, KS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 91.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 52%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 15,099 (38.6% men and 61.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 15,099 students enrolled in Hays, KS, 38.6% men and 61.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,525 records, of which 63% were women and 37% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Operations Management & Supervision
482 degree-majors awarded
Other Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services
479 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
249 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Hays, KS was Operations Management & Supervision with 482 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Fort Hays State University
3,960 degrees awarded
Hays Academy of Hair Design
42 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Fort Hays State University with 3,960 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 1,466 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hays, KS, which is 0.578 times less than the 2,536 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,320 degrees mean that there were 10.1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 229 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 ($4,140) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,290) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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

Measure

In 2020, 0.711% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.659% 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 2020 were High School or Equivalent (593k), Some college (554k), and Bachelors Degree (440k).

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, KS was $182,100 in 2020, which is 0.792 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $176,900 to $182,100, a 2.94% increase. The homeownership rate in Hays, KS is 58.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Hays, KS have an average commute time of 10.1 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.

Housing

Property

$182,100

Median Property Value 2020

±$7,970

$4,927

Median Property Taxes

±$505

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 $2k - $3k range.

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

Rent vs Own

58.1%

Homeownership

2020

62.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 58.1% of the housing units in Hays, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 55.7%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 727.02
Census Tract 727.01

The following map shows all of the places in Hays, KS 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.

$52,135

Median Household Income

± $5,558

8.48k

Number of Households

± 686

In 2020, the median household income of the 8.48k households in Hays, KS grew to $52,135 from the previous year's value of $50,040.

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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Hays, KS is from Kansas.

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Kansas

0.458

2019 Wage GINI in Kansas

In 2020, the income inequality in Kansas was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.19% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (85.8%)
Carpooled (6.65%)
Walked (3.44%)

In 2020, 85.8% of workers in Hays, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.65%) and those who walked to work (3.44%).

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

10.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hays, KS have a shorter commute time (10.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 0.811% of the workforce in Hays, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hays, KS (3.01k out of 19.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. 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 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.

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

93.6% of the population of Hays, KS has health coverage, with 57.1% on employee plans, 7.1% on Medicaid, 11.3% on Medicare, 16% on non-group plans, and 2.02% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Kansas was $7,651 in 2014. This is a 2.99% increase from the previous year ($7,429).

Primary care physicians in Ellis County, KS see 1595 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.63% increase from the previous year (1510 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1020 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 344 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Kansas. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Kansas, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Ellis County, KS.

1,595 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ellis County, KS

Primary care physicians in Ellis County, KS see an average of 1,595 patients per year. This represents a 5.63% increase from the previous year (1,510 patients).

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

Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Kansas across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.3% under 18 years, 32.7% between 18 and 34 years, 29.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.36%

Uninsured

57.1%

Employer Coverage

7.1%

Medicaid

11.3%

Medicare

16%

Non-Group

2.02%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hays, KS declined by 14.4% from 7.43% to 6.36%.

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.