Hays County Summary

Life in Hays County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Hays County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Hays County:

  • The population in Hays County is 245,351.

  • The median home value in Hays County is $409,545.

  • The median income in Hays County is $79,990.

  • The median rent in Hays County is $1,355.

  • The unemployment rate in Hays County is 5.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Hays County is 12.9%.

  • The average high in Hays County is 83.5° and there are 89.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Hays County

List Of Cities & Towns in Hays County

Austin, TX Population 958,202

San Marcos, TX Population 67,143

Kyle, TX Population 48,484

Buda, TX Population 14,997

Dripping Springs, TX Population 5,495

Wimberley, TX Population 2,858

Woodcreek, TX Population 2,389

Uhland, TX Population 1,936

Niederwald, TX Population 911

Mountain City, TX Population 726

Bear Creek, TX Population 485

Hays, TX Population 138

Driftwood, TX Population 116

Map Of Hays County

Hays County, TX Weather

  • The average high in Hays County is 83.5°.

  • There are 73.61 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 89.3 inches of rain each year with 0.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:47 hours of sun each day in Hays County.

StatHays County
Mean High83.5
Nice Days73.61
Rainfall89.3
Snowfall0.1
Sunny_hours5:47
83.5°
Average High
89.3
Inches of Rain

Hays County Photos

Austin Evening
Source: Wikipedia User Argash | GFDL
Austin Winter Sunrise
Source: Wikipedia User Erik A. Ellison | CC BY-SA 3.0
Condos Dec
Source: Wikipedia User LoneStarMike | CC BY-SA 3.0
Texas Drought
Source: Wikipedia User Erik A. Ellison | CC BY-SA 3.0
Texas Was Here
Source: Wikipedia User Djgriffin7 | CC BY-SA 4.0
Sixth Street During Sxsw Austin
Source: Wikipedia User Marlon Giles | CC BY-SA 3.0

Hays County Demographics

Population over time in Hays County

The current population in Hays County is 245,351. The population has increased 9.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 234,573 5.3%
2021 222,827 4.4%
2020 213,366 -

Gender in Hays County

  • Hays County is 50.0% female with 122,761 female residents.

  • Hays County is 50.0% male with 122,589 male residents.

Female
50.0% (122,761)
Male
50.0% (122,589)
Gender Hays County TX USA
Female 50.0% 50.0% 50.4%
Male 50.0% 50.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Hays County

Hays County is:

  • 50.7% White with 124,306 White residents.

  • 3.5% African American with 8,629 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 292 American Indian residents.

  • 1.6% Asian with 3,900 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 148 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.8% Other with 1,991 Other residents.

  • 2.9% Two Or More with 7,141 Two Or More residents.

  • 40.3% Hispanic with 98,944 Hispanic residents.

White
50.7% (124,306)
African American
3.5% (8,629)
American Indian
0.1% (292)
Asian
1.6% (3,900)
Hawaiian
0.1% (148)
Other
0.8% (1,991)
Two Or More
2.9% (7,141)
Hispanic
40.3% (98,944)

Table: Hays County By Race

Race Hays County TX USA
White 50.7% 40.1% 58.9%
African American 3.5% 11.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 1.6% 5.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.8% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.9% 2.6% 3.5%
Hispanic 40.3% 39.9% 18.7%

Household Income For Hays County, Texas

  • 5.6% of households in Hays County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.7% of households in Hays County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.6% of households in Hays County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.7% of households in Hays County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.7% of households in Hays County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.3% of households in Hays County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.9% of households in Hays County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.4% of households in Hays County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.3% of households in Hays County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 12.8% of households in Hays County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.6% (13,711)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.7% (6,633)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.6% (13,821)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.7% (18,924)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.7% (23,686)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.3% (39,999)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.9% (31,586)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.4% (45,039)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.3% (20,437)
$200,000 or more
12.8% (31,512)
Income Hays County TX USA
Less than $10,000 5.6% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.7% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.6% 7.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.7% 7.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.7% 11.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.3% 16.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.9% 12.7% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.4% 16.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.3% 8.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 12.8% 10.6% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Hays County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Hays County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Hays County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 22.0% of adults in Hays County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Hays County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Hays County completed associate's degree.

  • 26.0% of adults in Hays County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Hays County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Hays County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Hays County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (7,360)
9-12th Grade
5% (12,267)
High School / GED
22% (53,977)
Some College
22% (53,977)
Associate's Degree
7% (17,174)
Bachelor's Degree
26% (63,791)
Master's Degree
11% (26,988)
Professional Degree
2% (4,907)
Doctorate Degree
2% (4,907)
Education Hays County TX USA
< 9th Grade 3% 8% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 7% 6%
High School / GED 22% 24% 26%
Some College 22% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 7% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 26% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 11% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 1% 2%

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