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Hayes

Louisiana · 690 residents · 2.78 sq mi
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Hayes is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $140,278. The city has more than doubled in size since 2023, adding 421 residents. Median home value is $173,100. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 131% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
690
+157%since 2023
from 269 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
248 / sq mi
+157%since 2023
from 97 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
43.3
−15%since 2023
from 50.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
1784527269991K201020202024Hayes
2024690
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$140,278
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,070
+14%since 2023
from $35,957 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 56.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.361
−12%since 2023
from 0.412 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information26.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing20.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$173,100
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $258,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
1.2
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
96
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(193)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other28.3%(76)
Diversity Score50.7%(136)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(584)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.4%(106)
Diversity Score32.5%(224)
Diversity Score
33
−36%since 2023
from 51 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.1%
+22.9 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 84.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
47.0 min
+46%since 2023
from 32.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 84.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2023
from 15.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 15.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 52.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.5%
+19.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 40.9% in 2023
Female
54.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 59.1% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 94.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hayes, Louisiana?

Hayes, Louisiana has about 690 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hayes, Louisiana?

The typical household in Hayes, Louisiana earns about $140,278 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hayes, Louisiana expensive?

In Hayes, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $173,100.

How educated are people in Hayes, Louisiana?

About 33.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hayes, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hayes, Louisiana?

About 11.3% of people in Hayes, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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