Hays
City in Ellis County, Kansas
Hays is a city in Ellis County, Kansas, with 21,116 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,021 ft (616 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Munjor, 5.9 miles SE.
- 21,116residents (2020 Census)
- 2,021 ftelevation · 616 m
- 8.9 sq miland area · 23.1 km²
- 2,371 / sq mipopulation density
- 67601ZIP code
About Hays
Hays is a city in and the county seat of Ellis County, Kansas, United States. The most populous city in northwestern Kansas, it is the economic and cultural center of the region. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 21,116. Hays is home to Fort Hays State University.
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Living in Hays
- Median household income
- $58,459
- Median home value
- $225,500
- Median rent
- $922/mo
- Median age
- 30.2
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Hays had 21,116 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 21,116 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,371 per sq mi (915 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hays at a glance
| State | Kansas (KS) |
|---|---|
| County | Ellis County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 21,116 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.91 sq mi (23.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,021 ft (616 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.8826° N, 99.3222° W |
| ZIP code | 67601 |
| Official website | haysusa.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2031100 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hays
- Munjor5.9 mi SE
- Catharine6.7 mi NE
- Victoria9.6 mi E
- Schoenchen11.7 mi S
- Ellis13.1 mi W
- Liebenthal15.8 mi S
- Gorham16.1 mi E
- Codell23.1 mi N
- Ogallah23.4 mi W
- La Crosse24.2 mi S
- Plainville24.3 mi N
- McCracken24.6 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hays
What county is Hays in?
Hays is in Ellis County, Kansas.
What is the population of Hays, KS?
21,116 people lived in Hays at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hays, KS?
The ZIP code of Hays is 67601.
What is the elevation of Hays?
2,021 feet (616 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hays?
Munjor (5.9 mi), Catharine (6.7 mi), Victoria (9.6 mi), Schoenchen (11.7 mi), Ellis (13.1 mi).
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