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Haysi

Virginia · 472 residents (2025 est.) · 3.659 sq mi
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Haysi has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,833. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 333 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $115,800. The poverty rate of 26.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 66% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
519
+179%since 2000
from 186 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
142 / sq mi
+179%since 2000
from 51 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
+3%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:472 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1432724015296581990201020202024Haysi
2024519
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,833
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,781 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,723
+20%since 2000
from $13,155 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
+25.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.9%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
−1%since 2010
from 0.476 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade27.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,800
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$531
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $344 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.8%
−20.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
40.2% rent
Vacancy rate
22.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+106%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(182)
Black2.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(455)
Black9.2%(48)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(16)
Diversity Score27.7%(144)
Diversity Score
28
+427%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+49%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+38.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−16.0 ptssince 2011
from 16.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
14.1%
−17.4 ptssince 2011
from 31.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.2%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.2%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
36.8%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
41.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2012
from 34.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.5%
−81.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2017
from 59.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Haysi, Virginia?

Haysi, Virginia has about 519 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Haysi, Virginia?

The typical household in Haysi, Virginia earns about $31,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Haysi, Virginia expensive?

In Haysi, Virginia, the median home is worth about $115,800, and the typical rent is about $531 a month.

How educated are people in Haysi, Virginia?

About 6.4% of adults age 25 and over in Haysi, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Haysi, Virginia?

About 26.9% of people in Haysi, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Haysi, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Haysi, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 281 residents, a change of about 118 percent over that period.

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