| Place Name | Hays |
| Place Type | City |
| ZIP Code(s) | 67601 |
| County | Ellis County |
| Area Code(s) | 785 |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time (CST) |
| Population (2022) | 20,586 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | 2.95% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 90.58% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Hays, KS |
| US Congressional District(s) | Kansas 1st |
| State House Districts | 111 |
| State Senate Districts | 40 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 90.58% |
| African American | 0.75% |
| Hispanic | 0.19% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| Native American | 0.14% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 6.03% |