Hays, KS
Safe Republican — 29K residents — 1 counties
| Group | % |
|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 86.9% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(9) | 7.3% |
▶Black / African American(3) | 1.8% |
▶Asian(5) | 1.6% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(4) | 0.2% |
Multiracial / Other | 2.2% |
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 49.2% | 70.6% |
| Evangelical Protestant | 10.2% | 14.6% |
| Mainline Protestant | 8.1% | 11.7% |
| Other | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| LDS (Mormon) | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Non-religious | 30.4% | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Trump+45.9 |
| 2020 | Trump+43.9 |
| 2016 | Trump+47.5 |
| 2012 | Romney+45.6 |
| 2008 | McCain+33.7 |
| 2004 | Bush+31.7 |
| 2000 | Bush+23.2 |
| 1996 | Dole+22.3 |
| 1992 | Clinton+4.5 |
Hays, KS is a metro area that has a population of 28,920. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Republican with a margin of R+45.9. Akashic Edge tracks 40 presidential elections here, dating back to 1868.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25.9% | 71.8% | R+45.9 | R+2.0 |
| 2020 | 26.9% | 70.8% | R+43.9 | D+3.5 |
| 2016 | 22.7% | 70.2% | R+47.5 | R+1.9 |
| 2012 | 26.1% | 71.7% | R+45.6 | R+11.9 |
| 2008 | 32.2% | 65.9% | R+33.7 | R+2.1 |
| 2004 | 33.1% | 64.7% | R+31.7 | R+8.4 |
| 2000 | 35.2% | 58.4% | R+23.2 | R+0.9 |
| 1996 | 34.7% | 57.0% | R+22.3 | R+26.8 |
| 1992 | 36.5% | 32.0% | D+4.5 | D+3.6 |
| 1988 | 49.6% | 48.7% | D+0.9 | D+37.4 |
| 1984 | 31.1% | 67.7% | R+36.5 | R+20.7 |
| 1980 | 36.7% | 52.5% | R+15.8 | R+29.7 |
| 1976 | 55.9% | 42.0% | D+13.9 | D+27.6 |
| 1972 | 41.9% | 55.7% | R+13.8 | R+12.2 |
| 1968 | 45.1% | 46.7% | R+1.6 | R+40.4 |
| 1964 | 69.2% | 30.4% | D+38.8 | D+9.2 |
| 1960 | 64.8% | 35.2% | D+29.6 | D+48.3 |
| 1956 | 40.6% | 59.3% | R+18.7 | D+13.1 |
| 1952 | 34.1% | 65.9% | R+31.8 | R+49.7 |
| 1948 | 58.5% | 40.5% | D+18.0 | — |
What defines Hays, KS?
Hays, KS voted overwhelmingly Republican in 2024. Akashic Edge tracks 40 presidential elections here, revealing how its political character has evolved over more than a century.
Constituent Counties
Similar metro areas
Counties in Hays, KS
| County | Pop. | Margin | Dem | Rep | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellis | 29K | R+45.9 | 3,511 | 9,743 | 13,568 | 100.0% |
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Key Insights
- Has voted Republican in the last 5 presidential elections
- Latest election (2024) was a Republican landslide with a 45.9% margin
Who Lives Here
| Group | Hays, KS | National |
|---|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 86.9% | 57.4% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(9) | 7.3% | 19.3% |
Multiracial / Other | 2.2% | 4.0% |
▶Black / African American(3) | 1.8% | 12.2% |
▶Asian(5) | 1.6% | 6.0% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(4) | 0.2% | 0.9% |
Religious Adherents
Catholic-Evangelical edge: +51.5pp (vs national 4.5pp). A strongly Catholic-leaning religious profile, which nationally correlates with Democratic-leaning urban and suburban communities.
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents | US Pop | US Adherents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.2% | 70.6% | — | — | |
| 10.2% | 14.6% | — | — | |
| 8.1% | 11.7% | — | — | |
| 2.2% | 3.1% | — | — | |
LDS (Mormon) | 1.4% | 1.9% | — | — |
Non-religiousPopulation | 30.4% | — | — | — |
Who lives in the Hays, KS metro area? 28,920 residents across 1 counties.
Demographics
39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree — 6pp above the national average. Places with similar education levels vote D+8 on average nationally.
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.
Turnout in Hays, KS
How competitive is Hays, KS?
Do voters in Hays, KS split their tickets?
| Offices | Margin A | Margin B | Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senate vs Governor | R+54.0 | R+16.3 | 37.7pp |