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Hayes County

Nebraska · 821 residents (2025 est.) · 713.065 sq mi
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Hayes County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,250. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 225 residents. 20% 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 $128,100. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
843
−21%since 2000
from 1,068 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−19%since 2009
from 1 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
47.3
+11%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:821 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8059191K1K1K1990201020202024Hayes County
2024843
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.2%(52)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.6%(56)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.1%(43)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.2%(35)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.8%(15)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3414.1%(119)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.7%(82)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.8%(74)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6418%(152)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.8%(116)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.2%(69)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.6%(30)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,250
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,667 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,428
+158%since 2000
from $14,099 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.5%
+24.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
+10%since 2010
from 0.372 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing44.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction44.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,100
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$508
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $296 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
32.1% rent
Vacancy rate
22.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
1.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−15%since 2009
from 2.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
30
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Hayes County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,030)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(27)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(789)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(41)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(13)
Diversity Score
15
+4%since 2009
from 15 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.3%(28)
Uruguayan0.7%(6)
Guatemalan0.6%(5)
Ancestry
German33%(278)
English16.3%(137)
Irish8.1%(68)
American6.2%(52)
Swedish2.1%(18)
Czech1.9%(16)
Dutch1.7%(14)
Italian1.7%(14)
Russian1.4%(12)
Polish1.2%(10)
Austrian0.9%(8)
Danish0.9%(8)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian0.4%(3)
British0.1%(1)
French0.1%(1)
Scottish0.1%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+108%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.8%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.0%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% 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
3.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 1.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 70.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.0%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.8%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.1%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2012
from 19.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
−72.1 ptssince 2013
from 77.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2017
from 73.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 95.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 4.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married22.8%(83)
Married67.3%(245)
Widowed5.2%(19)
Divorced4.7%(17)
Women 15+
Never married9.8%(32)
Married73.5%(241)
Widowed11.9%(39)
Divorced4.9%(16)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hayes County, Nebraska?

Hayes County, Nebraska has about 843 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hayes County, Nebraska?

The typical household in Hayes County, Nebraska earns about $69,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hayes County, Nebraska expensive?

In Hayes County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $128,100, and the typical rent is about $508 a month.

How educated are people in Hayes County, Nebraska?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Hayes County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hayes County, Nebraska?

About 12.7% of people in Hayes County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hayes County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Hayes County, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 379 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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