2023 ACS Census Data · Population 256,429
Hays County is a large county in Texas with a population of 256,429. The median household income is $85,827, 32% above the national average. The poverty rate is 12.0%, median home value is $371,400, and 41.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 74% above the national average.
Population
256,429
2023 estimate
Rank #278 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$85,827
Household
Rank #343 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$371,400
Owner-occupied
Rank #282 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
41.9%
Adults 25+
Rank #214 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
9.5%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
25.0%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.2%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
33% above Texas avg·32% above national avg
Poverty Rate
19% above Texas avg·20% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
19% above Texas avg·18% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$41,931
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
12.0%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
68.0%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
116% above Texas avg·78% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
47% above Texas avg·53% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
12% below Texas avg·12% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
53% below Texas avg·48% below national avg
Housing Units
99,775
Households
94,499
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.6
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$2,203
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
92.0%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
31 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
94% above Texas avg·74% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
9% above Texas avg·3% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
8.6%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
13.4%
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