Hays County, Texas
Hays County: County in Texas, United States
About
Hays County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 157,107 and a population density of 89 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 241,365 inhabitants. Its county seat is San Marcos. The county was created 175 years ago in 1847.
Quick Facts about Hays County
| Population : | 241,365 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| Different from : | Hayes County |
| Area : | 1761 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.3% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.7% |
| Named for : | John Coffee Hays |
| Altitude : | 1,125 feet / 343 meters |
| Capital : | San Marcos |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1848 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 09:40:33 (5th June 2023) |
| Density : | 137 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 34.91% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Hays County is located at 30°3'29"N 98°1'52"W (30.0581500, -98.0310600). It has 4 neighbors: Blanco County, Caldwell County, Comal County and Travis County.
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The largest city of Hays County is San Marcos with a population of 66,350. Other cities include, Kyle population 51,558, Buda population 17,544, Dripping Springs population 6,587 and Wimberley population 3,422. See all Hays County cities & populated places.
Hays County Populated Places
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Hays County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| San Marcos | 66,350 | City in Texas, United States |
| Kyle | 51,558 | City in Hays County, Texas, United States |
| Buda | 17,544 | City in Hays County, Texas, United States |
| Dripping Springs | 6,587 | City in Texas |
| Wimberley | 3,422 | City in Texas |
| Woodcreek | 1,758 | City in Hays County, Texas, United States |
| Mountain City | 810 | City in Hays County, Texas, United States |
| Hays | 283 | City in Texas, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Hays County
Hays County has 4 neighbours.
- Blanco County county in Texas, United States
- Caldwell County county in Texas, United States
- Comal County county in Texas, United States
- Travis County county in Texas, United States
- San Marcos
Demographics
The population of Hays County increased by 34.91% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 157,107 | - | census |
| 2011 | 163,270 | 3.77% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 168,519 | 3.11% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 176,035 | 4.27% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 184,854 | 4.77% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 194,662 | 5.04% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 204,546 | 4.83% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 214,726 | 4.74% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 222,706 | 3.58% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 230,191 | 3.25% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 241,365 | 4.63% | estimation process |
People born in Hays County (1)
American poet Tino Villanueva was born in Hays County
Texas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harris County | 4,738,253 | County in Texas, United States |
| Dallas County | 2,635,888 | County in Texas, United States |
| Houston | 2,316,120 | County seat of Harris County, Texas; fourth largest city in the United States by population |
| Tarrant County | 2,123,347 | County in Texas, United States |
| Bexar County | 2,026,823 | County in Texas, United States |
| San Antonio | 1,567,118 | Second-most populous city in Texas, United States of America |
| Dallas | 1,343,266 | County seat of Dallas County, Texas; ninth largest city in the United States by population |
| Travis County | 1,300,503 | County in Texas, United States |
| Collin County | 1,072,069 | County in Texas, United States |
| Austin | 995,484 | City in Travis, Hays and Williamson counties, Texas, United States; Texas state capital and Travis County seat |
| Fort Worth | 927,720 | City in Texas, USA |
| Denton County | 919,324 | County in Texas, United States |
| Montopolis | 912,791 | City in Travis, Hays and Williamson counties, Texas, United States; Texas state capital and Travis County seat |
| Hidalgo County | 875,200 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| El Paso County | 841,286 | County in Texas, United States |
| Fort Bend County | 839,706 | County in Texas, United States |
