Hays is a city in Kansas state in USA with a population of 20855 residents.. The poverty rate of Hays is 15.3%, which is 9% higher than national average. The typical household in Hays earns $52135 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 47.2% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Hays, only 96% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Hays remained 4.1%, which is 13% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Hays, only 42% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 31% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Hays is 93, which is 7% lower than national average. Median home value in Hays is $182100 , which is 21% lower than national average. While median income in Hays remained $52135, which is 23% lower than national average.