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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Hayes County

Nebraska · 1,068 residents · 713.065 sq mi
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Hayes County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,667. Population has declined 13% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $48,300. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 103%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,068
−13%since 1990
from 1,222 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1 / sq mi
−13%since 1990
from 2 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.5
+12%since 1990
from 37.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8059191K1K1K1990201020202024Hayes County
2024843
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,667
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,531 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,099
+2%since 1990
from $13,871 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.4%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 17.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$48,300
+103%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$296
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $235 in 1990
US average: $602
71.9%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 70.4% in 1990
28.1% rent
1.8
+105%since 1990
from 0.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,222)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.4%(5)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,030)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(27)
Asian0.3%(3)
Diversity Score7.3%(78)
7
+1699%since 1990
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.6%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.1%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 80.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.2%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.8 min
−47%since 1990
from 26.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hayes County, Nebraska?

Hayes County, Nebraska has about 1,068 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hayes County, Nebraska earns about $26,667 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 $48,300, and the typical rent is about $296 a month.

How educated are people in Hayes County, Nebraska?

About 11.6% 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 18.4% 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 154 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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