Hayes Center is a village located in Hayes County Nebraska. Hayes Center has a 2024 population of 222. It is also the county seat of Hayes County. Hayes Center is currently declining at a rate of -0.45% annually and its population has decreased by -1.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 225 in 2020.
The average household income in Hayes Center is $91,339 with a poverty rate of 17.96%. The median age in Hayes Center is 49 years: 58.9 years for males, and 45.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hayes Center was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 252 | 88.73% |
| Other race | 23 | 8.1% |
| Two or more races | 7 | 2.46% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.7% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 106 | 2.68 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
| Married | 69 | 3.35 | 75.4 | 24.6 |
| Non Family | 32 | 1.13 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
| Female | 4 | 3.5 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 1 | 3 | 0 | 100 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.68
Average Household Size
71.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 22 | 9.82% |
| Associates Degree | 29 | 12.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 30 | 13.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 11 | 4.91% |
| High School Graduate | 85 | 37.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11 | 4.91% |
| Some College | 36 | 16.07% |
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 | 189 | 171 | 34 |
| Hispanic | 33 | 18 | 5 |
| Other Race | 23 | 12 | 1 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,625 | $185,469 | $65,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $15,625 | $0 | $15,469 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $25,625 | $46,250 | $16,767 |
| Some College | $27,083 | $38,750 | $23,000 |
$25,625
Average Earnings
$46,250
Average Male
$16,767
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.95% of Hayes Center residents speak only English, while 19.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.95% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 233 | 42 | 18.03% |
| Hispanic | 49 | 9 | 18.37% |
| Multiple | 7 | 7 | 100% |
| Other | 23 | 1 | 4.35% |
17.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.65%
Male Poverty Rate
18.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hayes Center is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hayes Center is Other, with 4.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.36% |
| High School | 28.24% |
| Some College | 1.54% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 14.81% |
| Female Employed | 2.63% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,375 | $95,216 |
| Households | $73,750 | $91,339 |
| Married Families | $84,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $78,706 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
65.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.9%
Male Marriage Rate
72.6%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
9
Number of Veterans
9
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Korea | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 6 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9 | 4.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.8%
Labor Force Participation
65.4%
Employment Rate
0.6%
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
64.08%
Born in Hayes Center
85.56%
Native Born
14.44%
Foreign Born
8.45%
Non Citizen
5.99%
Naturalized
85.56% of Hayes Center residents were born in the United States, with 64.08% having been born in Nebraska. 8.45% 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 | 219 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 219 | -1 | -0.45% |
| 2027 | 220 | -1 | -0.45% |
| 2026 | 221 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 221 | -1 | -0.45% |
| 2024 | 222 | -1 | -0.45% |
| 2023 | 223 | -5 | -2.19% |
| 2022 | 228 | 4 | 1.79% |
| 2021 | 224 | -1 | -0.44% |
| 2020 | 225 | 25 | 12.5% |
| 2019 | 200 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 200 | 4 | 2.04% |
| 2017 | 196 | 1 | 0.51% |
| 2016 | 195 | -6 | -2.99% |
| 2015 | 201 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 201 | -9 | -4.29% |
| 2013 | 210 | 7 | 3.45% |
| 2012 | 203 | -8 | -3.79% |
| 2011 | 211 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 211 | 0 | 0% |