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Haysi

Virginia · 498 residents · 3.659 sq mi
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Haysi has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,036. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 312 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $83,400. The poverty rate of 33.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 62% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
498
+168%since 2000
from 186 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
136 / sq mi
+168%since 2000
from 51 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
−3%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1432724015296581990201020202024Haysi
2024519
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,036
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,781 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,307
−14%since 2000
from $13,155 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.3%
+22.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing41.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing41.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing15.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,400
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$296
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $344 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.9%
−53.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
19.4% rent
Vacancy rate
24.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
4.5%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
78.1%
+38.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+105%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98%(488)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.5%(17)
Diversity Score
3
−33%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
62.9%
−12.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
44.4 min
+111%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.5%
+43.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% 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
6.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.5%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.2%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
58.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.7%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Haysi, Virginia?

Haysi, Virginia has about 498 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Haysi, Virginia?

The typical household in Haysi, Virginia earns about $23,036 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 $83,400, and the typical rent is about $296 a month.

How educated are people in Haysi, Virginia?

About 5.6% 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 33.3% 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 260 residents, a change of about 109 percent over that period.

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

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