Hays County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48209 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 268,638 | — | #269 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $89,097 | +18.6% | #325 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 34.1 years | -12.3% | #3,029 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $399,800 | +41.8% | #288 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,495 | +28.5% | #248 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.1% | -3.7% | #1,308 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Hays County has a population of 268,638, making it the #269 most populous county in the US. The median age is 34.1 years, which is 12.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Hays County is $89,097, ranking #325 out of 3,222 counties — 18.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 12.1% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.
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The median home value in Hays County is $399,800 (+41.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,495/mo and the homeownership rate is 64.1%.
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88.4% of residents in Hays County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.6% below the national rate.
About Hays County, Texas
Hays County, Texas has a total population of 268,638, making it the 269th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hays County is 34.1 years, which is 12.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Hays County is $89,097, which ranks #325 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.
The median home value in Hays County is $399,800, 41.8% above the national median. Renters in Hays County pay a median gross rent of $1,495 per month. The homeownership rate is 64.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Hays County, 43.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 28.1% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 34.3 min.
Hays County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 50.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (39.4%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (3.8%).
All data for Hays County, Texas 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.