Hays, TX Demographics

A map of Hays's Population by Race

Hays, Texas has an estimated population of 198, a large decrease from the 227 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.0% White, 31.8% Hispanic, 7.1% Native American/Other, 7.1% Multiracial, 3.0% Black, and 3.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hays, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hays has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Hays, that probability was 46.8% in 2020 and 65.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hays is ranked the 1557th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Hays was ranked the 1518th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hays's White Population

95 residents of Hays, or 48.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hays is higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Hays ranks 582nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hays's White population has declined by an estimated 39.9%. White residents' share of Hays's population has decreased from 69.6% to 48.0%.

Hays is more White than neighboring San Leanna (29.3% White). Hays is less White than neighboring Manchaca (50.8% White), Shady Hollow (68% White), Buda (63.6% White), and Mountain City (57.3% White).

Hays's Black Population

6 residents of Hays, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hays is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Hays ranks 915th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hays's Black population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Hays's population has increased from 1.3% to 3.0%.

Hays is more Black than neighboring Manchaca (2.4% Black), Buda (1.4% Black), and Mountain City (0% Black). Hays is less Black than neighboring Shady Hollow (5.2% Black), and San Leanna (12.6% Black).

Hays's Asian Population

6 residents of Hays, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hays is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Hays ranks 361st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hays's Asian population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Hays's population has increased from 1.3% to 3.0%.

Hays is more Asian than neighboring Buda (0.3% Asian), San Leanna (0.8% Asian), and Mountain City (0.6% Asian). Hays is less Asian than neighboring Manchaca (5% Asian), and Shady Hollow (3.4% Asian).

Hays's Hispanic Population

63 residents of Hays, or 31.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hays is lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Hays ranks 1142nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hays's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 34.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Hays's population has increased from 20.7% to 31.8%.

Hays is more Hispanic than neighboring Manchaca (29.5% Hispanic), Shady Hollow (21.2% Hispanic), and Buda (30.5% Hispanic). Hays is less Hispanic than neighboring San Leanna (52.5% Hispanic), and Mountain City (39.1% Hispanic).

Hays's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Hays, or 7.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hays is higher than in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Hays ranks 561st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hays's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 600.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hays's population has increased from 0.9% to 7.1%.

Hays is more Native American/Other than neighboring Manchaca (0.9% Native American/Other), Shady Hollow (0% Native American/Other), Buda (1.7% Native American/Other), San Leanna (1.2% Native American/Other), and Mountain City (0.1% Native American/Other).

Hays's Multiracial Population

14 residents of Hays, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hays is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Hays ranks 108th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hays's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Hays's population has increased from 6.2% to 7.1%.

Hays is more Multiracial than neighboring Shady Hollow (2.2% Multiracial), Buda (2.5% Multiracial), San Leanna (3.5% Multiracial), and Mountain City (2.8% Multiracial). Hays is less Multiracial than neighboring Manchaca (11.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.