Hay Springs is a village located in Sheridan County Nebraska. Hay Springs has a 2024 population of 567. Hay Springs is currently declining at a rate of -1.39% annually and its population has decreased by -5.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 598 in 2020.
The average household income in Hay Springs is $78,448 with a poverty rate of 12.06%. The median age in Hay Springs is 54.4 years: 57 years for males, and 53.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hay Springs was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 611 | 93.14% |
| Two or more races | 26 | 3.96% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 1.98% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.76% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 288 | 2.03 | 81.6 | 18.4 |
| Married | 160 | 2.4 | 90 | 10 |
| Non Family | 104 | 1.12 | 65.4 | 34.6 |
| Female | 24 | 3.54 | 95.8 | 4.2 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.46
Average Family Size
2.03
Average Household Size
81.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2 | 0.38% |
| Associates Degree | 93 | 17.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 69 | 13.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 19 | 3.65% |
| High School Graduate | 159 | 30.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33 | 6.33% |
| Some College | 146 | 28.02% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 497 | 462 | 87 |
| Black | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,750 | $48,971 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,125 | $0 | $68,125 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $54,375 | $19,032 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,000 | $43,973 | $32,589 |
| Some College | $42,589 | $42,723 | $36,563 |
$41,000
Average Earnings
$43,973
Average Male
$32,589
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.58% of Hay Springs residents speak only English, while 1.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 585 | 63 | 10.77% |
| Black | 13 | 13 | 100% |
12.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.61%
Male Poverty Rate
8.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hay Springs is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hay Springs is White, with 10.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.48%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54.84% |
| High School | 17.69% |
| Some College | 4.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.98% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 1.35% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,750 | $104,902 |
| Households | $42,500 | $78,448 |
| Married Families | $78,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,844 | $25,594 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.9%
Male Marriage Rate
57.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
77
Number of Veterans
75
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 28 |
| Vietnam | 15 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 35 |
| 75+ | 24 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77 | 14.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.9%
Labor Force Participation
54.9%
Employment Rate
0%
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
73.32%
Born in Hay Springs
99.7%
Native Born
0.3%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.3%
Naturalized
99.7% of Hay Springs residents were born in the United States, with 73.32% having been born in Nebraska. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 529 | -7 | -1.31% |
| 2028 | 536 | -8 | -1.47% |
| 2027 | 544 | -8 | -1.45% |
| 2026 | 552 | -7 | -1.25% |
| 2025 | 559 | -8 | -1.41% |
| 2024 | 567 | -8 | -1.39% |
| 2023 | 575 | -5 | -0.86% |
| 2022 | 580 | -10 | -1.69% |
| 2021 | 590 | -8 | -1.34% |
| 2020 | 598 | 60 | 11.15% |
| 2019 | 538 | 6 | 1.13% |
| 2018 | 532 | -11 | -2.03% |
| 2017 | 543 | -6 | -1.09% |
| 2016 | 549 | 4 | 0.73% |
| 2015 | 545 | -4 | -0.73% |
| 2014 | 549 | 5 | 0.92% |
| 2013 | 544 | -9 | -1.63% |
| 2012 | 553 | -6 | -1.07% |
| 2011 | 559 | -9 | -1.58% |
| 2010 | 568 | 0 | 0% |