Hays, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Ellis County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
21,078
Population
2,412/sq mi density
$56,861
Median Income
$33,310 per capita
$220,100
Home Value
$257,072 Zillow
$890
Median Rent
31.9% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
238
Violent Crime/100K
1,499 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$56,861 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$220,100 home value, $890/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
238 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
21,078
Census 2023
Population Density
2,412
per square mile
Land Area
8.0
square miles (20.6 km²)
Median Age
30.2 yrs
22% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 7% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.8% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
90%
Black
1.2%
Hispanic
7%
Asian
1.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 92.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 6.4% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
92.5%
Spanish
6.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
3.2%
Veterans
3.7%
38% below US avg (6%)
Disability
11.4%
12% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
92.1%
1% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
7.9%
8% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.498
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 21,078 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 2,412 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 8.0 sq mi |
| Median Age | 30.2 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.6% |
| Female | 49.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.0% |
| Black or African American | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.0% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
Language
| English Only | 92.5% |
| Spanish | 6.4% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 3.2% |
| Veterans | 3.7% |
| Disability | 11.4% |
| Health Insurance | 92.1% |
| Uninsured | 7.9% |
| Broadband Access | 93.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.498 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 5, Nonmetro / Urban 20K+ |