Hays is a CDP located in Blaine County Montana. Hays has a 2024 population of 1,137. Hays is currently growing at a rate of 1.88% annually and its population has increased by 20.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 947 in 2020.
The average household income in Hays is $57,802 with a poverty rate of 29.68%. The median age in Hays is 33.5 years: 30 years for males, and 35.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hays was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 1,028 | 93.88% |
| White | 36 | 3.29% |
| Black or African American | 31 | 2.83% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 242 | 4.52 | 55.4 | 44.6 |
| Non Family | 77 | 1.6 | 64.9 | 35.1 |
| Female | 72 | 6.13 | 52.8 | 47.2 |
| Married | 67 | 6.25 | 53.7 | 46.3 |
| Male | 26 | 4.31 | 38.5 | 61.5 |
5.76
Average Family Size
4.52
Average Household Size
55.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 90 | 13.64% |
| Associates Degree | 167 | 25.3% |
| Bachelors Degree | 105 | 15.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 16 | 2.42% |
| High School Graduate | 132 | 20% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20 | 3.03% |
| Some College | 130 | 19.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 596 | 494 | 82 |
| Hispanic | 51 | 51 | 22 |
| White | 36 | 28 | 16 |
| Black | 28 | 28 | 23 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 82.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $21,691 | $21,471 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,250 | $0 | $34,000 |
| Overall | $32,734 | $34,333 | $28,889 |
| Some College | $37,344 | $38,304 | $33,958 |
$32,734
Average Earnings
$34,333
Average Male
$28,889
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.66% of Hays residents speak only English, while 14.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 12.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 1,028 | 289 | 28.11% |
| Black | 31 | 29 | 93.55% |
| White | 36 | 7 | 19.44% |
29.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.94%
Male Poverty Rate
36.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hays is Black, with 93.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hays is White, with 19.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.28%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 30.58% |
| Some College | 26.94% |
| High School | 16.67% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 32.26% |
| Female Employed | 23.13% |
| Male Employed | 4.83% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,719 | $71,226 |
| Households | $49,423 | $57,802 |
| Married Families | $78,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $14,375 | $23,718 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
26.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
27.3%
Male Marriage Rate
24.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
75
Number of Veterans
65
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 38 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| Vietnam | 10 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 47 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 70 | 9.32% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 26.67% |
| Black | 5 | 16.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.1%
Labor Force Participation
41.5%
Employment Rate
27.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
92.42%
Born in Hays
98.26%
Native Born
1.74%
Foreign Born
1.28%
Non Citizen
0.46%
Naturalized
98.26% of Hays residents were born in the United States, with 92.42% having been born in Montana. 1.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,137 | 21 | 1.88% |
| 2023 | 1,116 | 21 | 1.92% |
| 2022 | 1,095 | -55 | -4.78% |
| 2021 | 1,150 | 203 | 21.44% |
| 2020 | 947 | 17 | 1.83% |
| 2019 | 930 | -66 | -6.63% |
| 2018 | 996 | -10 | -0.99% |
| 2017 | 1,006 | -17 | -1.66% |
| 2016 | 1,023 | -65 | -5.97% |
| 2015 | 1,088 | 126 | 13.1% |
| 2014 | 962 | 86 | 9.82% |
| 2013 | 876 | 175 | 24.96% |
| 2012 | 701 | 48 | 7.35% |
| 2011 | 653 | -190 | -22.54% |
| 2010 | 843 | 0 | 0% |