Hays is a city in and the county seat of Ellis County, Kansas, United States. The largest city in northwestern Kansas, it is the economic and cultural center of the region. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 21,116. It is also a college town, home to Fort Hays State University.
| Ethnicity | Hays | USA |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87.8% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.3% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 6.6% | 18.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| HOUSEHOLD INCOME | Hays | USA |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.4% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.4% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.1% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.7% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.4% | 7.1% |
| Education | Hays | USA |
|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4% | 7.0% |
| High School or GED | 23% | 27.0% |
| Other College | 21% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10% | 9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2% | 1.0% |