Total Population
307,114
Population
Growth Rate
3.33%
Median Age
34
Diversity Index
79.000
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Hays County
Population
Housing & Income
Households
114,806
Total Housing Units
125,884
Owner Occupied
74,170
Renter Occupied
40,636
Vacant
11,078
Median Home Value
$436,325
Average Home Value
$546,778
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.77%
Income Projection
Median Household
$96,346 $109,342
Average Household
$131,290 $147,750
Per Capita
$49,227 $56,439
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Workforce
Total Businesses
8,133
Total Employed
76,757
Workers 16+
138,834
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
1,090
Employed
12,089
2026 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
810
Employed
11,684
2026 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
681
Employed
10,326
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
225
Employed
10,238
2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
761
Employed
9,152
2026 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
955
Employed
4,868
Some
High School
6,017
Graduated
High School
33,890
Associates
Degree
14,921
Bachelor's
Degree
57,428
Graduate
Degree
31,614
Average Commute Time
31 min.
Resident Commuters
78,546
Non-Resident Commuters
59,688
Drive Alone
96,690
Carpooled
11,899
Public
680
Work At Home
25,166
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
