Hays city, Kansas
Official LSAD Designation: Hays city • Census GEOID: 2031100
• Ellis County
Hays city is an incorporated city in Ellis County, Kansas. According to official records from the Census (2025), Hays city had an estimated population of 21,258 residents. Official Census Bureau geographic records classify this community under LSAD designation Hays city (GEOID 2031100).
Local Government Administration U.S. Census Bureau GMAF
City Of Hays
Municipal
Official Title:
City Manager
Address:
PO BOX 490, HAYS KS 67601-0490
County Of Ellis
County
Official Title:
County Administrator
Address:
PO BOX 720, HAYS KS 67601-0720
Civic & Statistical Snapshot
| Category | Estimate | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 21,258 | 2025 |
| Median Household Income | $58,459 | 2020-2024 |
| Median Home Value | $225,500 | 2020-2024 |
| Land Area | 8.91 sq mi | Gazetteer (2026) |
| Civic & Public Services | Hospitals, Libraries, Colleges | CMS / IMLS / IPEDS |
| Schools & Districts | NCES Directory Listings | Provided by k12guides.com |
| Nearby Airports | Landing Facilities | Provided by airport-data.com |
| Climate & Weather | NOAA 30-Year Normals | 1991–2020 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).