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Hayes

Louisiana · 676 residents · 2.78 sq mi
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Population has fallen 43% since 2019, a loss of 506 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $66,700. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 38.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
676
−43%since 2019
from 1,182 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
243 / sq mi
−43%since 2019
from 425 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+46%since 2019
from 30.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1784527269991K201020202024Hayes
2024690
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$16,353
−22%since 2019
from $20,881 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
−20.6 ptssince 2019
from 51.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
38.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2019
from 25.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade22.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Information4.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $65,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.1%
+18.0 ptssince 2019
from 75.1% in 2019
6.9% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,182)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(627)
Black1.6%(11)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.7%(79)
Diversity Score
12
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
−11.4 ptssince 2019
from 28.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.5%
−10.7 ptssince 2019
from 84.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2019
from 20.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
−9%since 2019
from 32.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 97.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 14.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2019
from 70.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2019
from 23.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 53.3% in 2019
Female
44.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 46.7% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2019
from 10.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hayes, Louisiana?

Hayes, Louisiana has about 676 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Hayes, Louisiana expensive?

In Hayes, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $66,700.

How educated are people in Hayes, Louisiana?

About 17.4% 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 38.5% 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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