Overview
- County Name
- Hays County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48209
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 209
Geography
- Land Area
- 676.85 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.95 sq mi
- Total Area
- 678.80 sq mi
- Latitude
- 30.061225
- Longitude
- -98.029267
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 254,314
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 195,328
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 158,987 | 62.5% |
| Hispanic | 95,330 | 37.5% |
| White | 138,079 | 54.3% |
| Black | 10,416 | 4.1% |
| Asian | 3,981 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 175 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 194 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 841 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 128,654 | 65.9% |
| Hispanic | 66,665 | 34.1% |
| White | 113,044 | 57.9% |
| Black | 9,239 | 4.7% |
| Asian | 4,280 | 2.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,761 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 115 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 484 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 268,638
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $99,779
- Poverty Rate
- 11.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 31,591
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 162,563 | 60.5% |
| Black | 11,062 | 4.1% |
| Asian | 5,497 | 2.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 159,620
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 75,130 | 47.1% |
| Republican | 56,927 | 35.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 27,563 | 17.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 74,259 | 46.5% |
| Female | 85,315 | 53.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 97,272 | 60.9% |
| Hispanic | 45,233 | 28.3% |
| Black | 1,757 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 2,468 | 1.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 89,675
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 56.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 60,698 | 62.4% |
| Hispanic | 19,651 | 43.4% |
| Black | 651 | 37.1% |
| Asian | 1,191 | 48.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 40,536 | 54.6% |
| Female | 49,122 | 57.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 29,237 (17.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 72,625 (43.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 104,675
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $432,011
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,718
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 69.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.5%
- Work From Home
- 18.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.