Texas Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 268,638 (100%) |
| Population Density | 397 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 59 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $89,097 |
| Per Capita Income | $44,565 |
| Median Home Value | $399,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 104,675 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 64,042 (61.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 35,807 (34.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,826 (4.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 99,849 |
| Average Household Size | 2.61 |
| Family Households | 64,036 (64.1%) |
The table below compares Hays County to the other 254 counties and county equivalents in Texas by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 20 | 92nd |
| Population Density | # 19 | 93rd |
| Median Household Income | # 22 | 92nd |
| Per Capita Income | # 21 | 92nd |
| Diversity Index | # 53 | 79th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Texas Census Data Comparison Tool.
