Census ACS · #843 μSA
Hays Metro Area
The Hays, Ks Micropolitan Statistical Area has 28,870 residents. The median household income is $59,889 and the median home value is $211,100.
28,870
Population
32
People / sq mi
$59,889
Median Income
$211,100
Median Home Value
The Hays CBSA covers 900 sq mi of land at 32.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.1% |
| Black or African American | 1.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
Economy & Income
$59,889
Median Household Income
$37,575
Per Capita Income
10.4%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$211,100
Median Home Value
$899
Median Rent
62.4%
Homeownership
Education
95.3%
High School+
39.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
6.0%
Work From Home
13.0 min
Avg Commute
20.9%
Foreign Born
Hays spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Hays, Ks Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 28,870 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #843 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Hays metro area is $59,889, with a per capita income of $37,575.
The Hays, Ks CBSA spans the state of Kansas.
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Data for the Hays, Ks CBSA (25700) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.