Hayes County, Nebraska
NE · FIPS 31085 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 843 | — | #3,195 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $69,250 | -7.8% | #1,255 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.3 years | +21.6% | #431 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $128,100 | -54.6% | #2,530 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $508 | -56.3% | #3,164 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.7% | +0.7% | #1,444 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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94.4% of residents in Hayes County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.0% above the national rate.
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.