Hays, KS Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Hays was 21,136, a 0.21% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Hays's population was 21,091, a decline of 0.15% compared to a population of 21,123 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Hays, KS population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Hays increased by 1,104. In this period, the peak population was 21,136 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 20,032 - -
2001 20,089 57 0.28%
2002 20,040 -49 -0.24%
2003 20,036 -4 -0.02%
2004 20,009 -27 -0.13%
2005 19,955 -54 -0.27%
2006 20,055 100 0.5%
2007 20,039 -16 -0.08%
2008 20,223 184 0.92%
2009 20,504 281 1.39%
2010 20,517 13 0.06%
2011 20,776 259 1.26%
2012 21,039 263 1.27%
2013 21,003 -36 -0.17%
2014 20,997 -6 -0.03%
2015 21,064 67 0.32%
2016 21,014 -50 -0.24%
2017 20,888 -126 -0.6%
2018 20,847 -41 -0.2%
2019 20,805 -42 -0.2%
2020 21,123 318 1.53%
2021 21,091 -32 -0.15%
2022 21,136 45 0.21%
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Hays, KS population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Hays's population increased by 485 (2.42%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Hays's population increased by 606 (2.95%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Hays's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Hays's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 21,136. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Hays's population peaked in year 2022 at 21,136.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Hays's population was lowest in year 2005 at 19,955.

Hays, KS annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Hays grew year by year for 10 years and declined for 12 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Hays had an average annual population growth rate of 0.25% per year. Overall the population grew 5.51% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Hays's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Hays's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.25% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 13. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Hays's population grew the most with an increase of 318 (1.53%).

While from 2016 and 2017, Hays's population declined the most with a negative growth of 126 (-0.60%).

Things to know

Is Hays, KS population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Hays's population increased by 13 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 32 (0.15%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 45 (0.21%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Hays, KS changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Hays increased by 133 (0.63%). The population was highest at 21,136 in the year 2022 and lowest at 20,805 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.05%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Hays, KS Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
ACS
Free
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2017-2021
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Hays population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Hays across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Hays was 21,136, a 0.21% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Hays population was 21,091, a decline of 0.15% compared to a population of 21,123 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Hays increased by 1,104. In this period, the peak population was 21,136 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Hays population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Hays is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Hays population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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