Hayes County, Nebraska

NE · FIPS 31085 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 843 #3,195 / 3,222
1th
Median Household Income $69,250 -7.8% #1,255 / 3,222
61th
Median Age 47.3 years +21.6% #431 / 3,222
87th
Median Home Value $128,100 -54.6% #2,530 / 3,222
21th
Median Gross Rent $508 -56.3% #3,164 / 3,222
2th
Poverty Rate 12.7% +0.7% #1,444 / 3,222
55th

Demographics

Hayes County has a population of 843, making it the #3,195 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.3 years, which is 21.6% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

95.8%
Native Born
4.2%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Hayes County is $69,250, ranking #1,255 out of 3,222 counties — 7.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.7% and unemployment stands at 0.0%.

Median Household Income
$69,250 −7.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,255 of 3,222
61th percentile
Per Capita Income
$36,428 −11.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,355 of 3,222
58th percentile
Poverty Rate
12.7% +0.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,444 of 3,222
55th percentile
Unemployment Rate
0.0% −100.0% vs nat'l
Rank #7 of 3,222
100th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.8% −41.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,037 of 3,222
37th percentile
Mean Commute Time
30.4 min +10.0% vs nat'l
Rank #818 of 3,222
75th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Hayes County is $128,100 (-54.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $508/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.9%.

Median Home Value
$128,100 −54.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,530 of 3,222
21th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$508 −56.3% vs nat'l
Rank #3,164 of 3,222
2th percentile
Homeownership Rate
67.9% +5.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,501 of 3,222
22th percentile
67.9% Homeownership

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Health

94.4% of residents in Hayes County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.0% above the national rate.

94.4% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.4% +3.0% vs nat'l
Rank #874 of 3,222
73th percentile

About Hayes County, Nebraska

Hayes County, Nebraska has a total population of 843, making it the 3,195th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hayes County is 47.3 years, which is 21.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Hayes County is $69,250, which ranks #1,255 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%.

The median home value in Hayes County is $128,100, 54.6% below the national median. Renters in Hayes County pay a median gross rent of $508 per month. The homeownership rate is 67.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Hayes County, 19.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 41.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.4 min.

Hayes County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.9%) and Two or More Races (1.3%).

All data for Hayes County, Nebraska comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.