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Hays, Kansas, in Ellis county, is 135 miles NW of Wichita, Kansas. There are an estimated 20,013 people in the city.
In Hays, about 48% of adults are married.
In 2000, Hays had a median family income of $45,552. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Hays.
In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($3,250) in Hays. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
Approximately 58% of housing in Hays is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Hays, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.
In Hays, 92% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.
Comparing Hays to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):
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| Male Share of the Population |  | |
| Senior Citizens |  |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women | |  |
| Female Share of the Population |  | |
| Well-Paid Single Men | |  |
| Racial Diversity | | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
| Age of the Population | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
| Average Household Size | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| People Above Poverty | |  |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Housing Recently Built | |  |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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