Hays Population 2026
Hays has a population of 21,092, making it the #2247 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Kansas. It is about 417× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,092
Rank in United States
#2247
Coordinates
38.88°N, 99.33°W
~616 m elevation · America/Chicago
Distance to capital (Washington)
1,924 km
1,195 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kansas
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 396,119 | #49 |
| Overland Park | 186,515 | #139 |
| Kansas City | 152,933 | #179 |
| Olathe | 134,305 | #208 |
| Topeka | 125,963 | #233 |
| Lawrence | 93,917 | #356 |
| Shawnee | 65,046 | #608 |
| Manhattan | 56,308 | #745 |
Cities near Hays
- Great Bend15,717 people · ~75 km away
- Dodge City27,912 people · ~139 km away
- Salina47,813 people · ~149 km away
- Hutchinson41,569 people · ~152 km away
- Garden City27,005 people · ~168 km away
- Newton19,216 people · ~196 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hays?
Hays has a population of 21,092 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2247 biggest city in United States.
What state is Hays in?
Hays is located in Kansas, United States.
Is Hays the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,924 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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