As of 2024 the population of Hays County is 28,880. The population is expected to shrink to 28,819 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.04%.
The median age of Hays County residents is 34.
The diversity index of Hays County is 34.1, meaning that there is a 34% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Hays County is $83,369 and projected to be $94,966 in 2029. Per capita income is $34,613, projected to be $39,738 in 2029. 1.61% of households – 464 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $770,925 and the average disposable income is $65,327.
There are 13,318 housing units in Hays County; 7,619 are owner-occupied, 4,272 are rented, and 1,427 are vacant. The average home value is $286,089, with 674 homes built in 2010 or later, and 1,587 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 1,759 businesses in Hays County, employing 18,793 workers and pulling from a labor force of 16,473 age 16 and above. 1,067 workers commute into Hays County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
15,338 residents both live and work in/around Hays County. The average travel time is 13.2 minutes. 11.04% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.1% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 12,975 drive alone, 1,329 carpool, and 3 take public transportation. 1,157 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 937 residents work from home.
5,003 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 1,770 have associates degrees, 4,380 have bachelor’s degrees, and 2,744 hold a graduate or professional degree.
