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Hays (MT) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Hays, Montana

StateMontana
Land Area (mi²)27.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)37.9/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate1.48% (15)
Growth Since 20208.34% (79)
Rank in State90th
Rank in Country14726th

The population of Hays, MT in 2022 is estimated to be 1,026. This is an increase of 1.48% (15 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Hays by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Hays by Age

Hays Population Pyramid 2022
Hays Median Age
28.3
Total
25.9
Male
33.5
Female
Hays Sex Ratio
48.47%
459
Male
51.53%
488
Female
Hays Age Dependency Ratio
14.1
Old Age Dependency Ratio
56.6
Child Dependency Ratio
Hays Adults
633
Adults
(78 of whom are seniors) in Hays.

Population of Hays by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Hays

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 46.99%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 41.61%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 52.05%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Hays

While the overall poverty rate of Hays is 46.99%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (52.05%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (41.61%).

Poverty Rate of Hays by Employment Status and Sex

17.95%
Female Employed
50%
Female Unemployed
3.36%
Male Employed
27.87%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Hays by Education

46.27%
Less Than 9th Grade
32.87%
High School
43.37%
Some College
14.81%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Hays

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Hays

The most common language spoken in Hays is English, with 83.49% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 16.28% of people speak Other Languages, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Hays by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Hays, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Hays by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree224.07%
Bachelors Degree5910.93%
Associates Degree13925.74%
Some College11020.37%
High School Graduate14326.48%
9th to 12th Grade437.96%
Less Than 9th Grade244.44%

Earnings Statistics of Hays by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$26,974

Average Earnings

$33,472

Average Male

$19,375

Average Female

Employment of Hays by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Hays by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
52.2%
Labor Force Participation
35.3%
Employment Rate
32.4%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Hays by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Marital Status of Hays

Marriage Rates

  • 29%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 29.2%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 28.8%

    Female Marriage Rate

Hays Marriage

In Hays, 29.2% of males have never been married, a higher rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 55-64, while males are more likely to be married at age Over 65.

Households and Families of Hays

Hays Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Hays Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
50.8%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Hays by Type

4.61
Average Family Size
3.88
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned