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Hays

Montana · 843 residents · 27.096 sq mi
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Hays has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,778. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $30,400. At a median age of 25.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 37% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 25.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
843
+20%since 2000
from 702 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
31 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 26 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
25.7
+17%since 2000
from 21.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2635057479891K1990201020202024Hays
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,778
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,025
+54%since 2000
from $6,489 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
40.8%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 50.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$30,400
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$270
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $179 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
5.6%
−33.8 ptssince 2000
from 39.4% in 2000
54.8% rent
Vacancy rate
21.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.3%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
7.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
−54%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic5.3%(37)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.2%(85)
2010
White, non-Hispanic5%(42)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other96.5%(813)
Diversity Score15.8%(133)
Diversity Score
16
+30%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.6 min
+9%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
19.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
49.7%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.5%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
47.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.9%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hays, Montana?

Hays, Montana has about 843 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hays, Montana?

The typical household in Hays, Montana earns about $27,778 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hays, Montana expensive?

In Hays, Montana, the median home is worth about $30,400, and the typical rent is about $270 a month.

How educated are people in Hays, Montana?

About 6.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hays, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hays, Montana?

About 40.8% of people in Hays, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hays, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Hays, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 499 residents, a change of about 145 percent over that period.

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