Hayes County, Nebraska
Located in Nebraska, Hayes County has a population of 843 residents and a median age of 47.3 years, making it the #3,195 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 12.7%. The median home value is $128,100, and the median household income is $69,250, which is 8% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
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%.
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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 Trend
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Education
In Hayes County, 19.8% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 41.3% below the national average, ranking #2,037 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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17.3% of adults report poor or fair health and 8.3% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
17.6% of adults in Hayes County smoke , 40.5% are obese , and 21.3% report excessive drinking.
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Families & Children
17.8% of children in Hayes County live in poverty .
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Hayes County is 78.5%. The mean commute time is 30.4 min, which is 10.0% above the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Hayes County voted Republican with a margin of 91.7%. The vote was 3.8% Dem / 95.5% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 5.8 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.