Hays County, Texas Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Hays County, Texas
Hays County, Texas Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
268,638
Median Age
34.1
Male Median
33.7
Female Median
34.6
Hays County, Texas Population Growth

Hays County, Texas Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +83.4%%.
+83.4%% Growth
Hays County, Texas Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Hays County, Texas Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 34.1 | 268,638 |
| 2023 | 33.9 | 256,429 |
| 2022 | 33.2 | 245,351 |
| 2021 | 33.1 | 234,573 |
| 2020 | 32.5 | 222,827 |
| 2019 | 32.0 | 213,366 |
| 2018 | 31.6 | 204,150 |
| 2017 | 31.3 | 194,843 |
| 2016 | 31.1 | 185,686 |
| 2015 | 30.9 | 177,562 |
| 2014 | 30.6 | 170,410 |
| 2013 | 30.6 | 164,144 |
| 2012 | 30.4 | 158,464 |
| 2011 | 30.1 | 152,827 |
| 2010 | 30.0 | 146,439 |
Hays County, Texas Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.8% |
| 5–17 | 16.6% |
| 18–24 | 14.9% |
| 25–34 | 14.0% |
| 35–54 | 26.6% |
| 55–64 | 10.0% |
| 65+ | 12.2% |
Dependency Ratios for Hays County, Texas
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 52.8
- Youth Dependency:
- 34.3
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 18.6
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Hays County, Texas
The median age in Hays County, Texas is 34.1 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Hays County, Texas is 268,638.
In Hays County, Texas, seniors (ages 65+) make up 12.2% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.6%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Hays County, Texas is aging.