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 177 years ago in 1847.

Hays County locator map
Location of Hays County on Texas map.

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 : 00:12:22 (23rd February 2025)
Density : 137 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 34.91% (2010-2020)
Hays courthouse image
Hays courthouse
Hays courthouse image
Hays courthouse image

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 The most populous city in Hays County, Texas.
Kyle 51,558 A city in Hays County, Texas.
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

Hays County has 4 neighbours.

  • 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

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People born in Hays County (1)

American poet Tino Villanueva was born in Hays County

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