Economy & Jobs — Hays, Kansas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $58,459 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$64,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $33,310 |
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| Poverty Rate | 20.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 12,463 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 33.2% |
| Arts Food | 16.1% |
| Retail | 12.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Insurance Agencies | 36 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 34 |
| Fast Food | 31 |
| Law Offices | 19 |
| Real Estate Offices | 18 |
| Auto Repair | 16 |
| Hotels Motels | 16 |
| Gas Stations | 14 |
| Physician Offices | 14 |
| Commercial Banks | 12 |
| Dental Offices | 12 |
| Liquor Stores | 10 |
| Child Day Care | 9 |
| Beauty Salons | 8 |
| Coffee Shops | 8 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
