HarrisDemocratic30.2%2,832TrumpRepublican67.9%6,368OtherAll other candidates1.9%177
R+37.7- Lead
- 3,536
- Total
- 9,377
- vs nation
- R+36.2
- Turnout
- —
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Hays, KS
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President margin by year
Place winner margin
Boundary by 2024 margin · Precinct returns · VEST · MIT Election Lab
President results by year
Vote totals, margins, and source status
BidenDemocratic31.1%2,991TrumpRepublican66.6%6,410OtherAll other candidates2.4%227
R+35.5- Lead
- 3,419
- Total
- 9,628
- vs nation
- R+40.0
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic26.2%2,162TrumpRepublican67.3%5,547OtherAll other candidates6.5%539
R+41.0- Lead
- 3,385
- Total
- 8,248
- vs nation
- R+43.1
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic28.5%2,339RomneyRepublican69.2%5,682OtherAll other candidates2.3%188
R+40.7- Lead
- 3,343
- Total
- 8,209
- vs nation
- R+44.6
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic33.4%2,970McCainRepublican64.2%5,702OtherAll other candidates2.4%211
R+30.8- Lead
- 2,732
- Total
- 8,883
- vs nation
- R+38.0
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic34.7%2,991BushRepublican63.1%5,438OtherAll other candidates2.2%189
R+28.4- Lead
- 2,447
- Total
- 8,618
- vs nation
- R+25.9
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+37.7MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 21,1432024 5-year
- Median household income
- $58,4592024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 87.0%2024 5-year
- Black
- 1.2%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 7.0%2024 5-year
- Peak Republican margin
- R+41.0 in 2016MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Kearney, NE · twin score 93.1
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −28.4% |
| 2008 | −30.8% |
| 2012 | −40.7% |
| 2016 | −41.0% |
| 2020 | −35.5% |
| 2024 | −37.7% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 30.2%Harris2,832 | 67.9%Trump6,368 | 1.9% | R+37.7 | R+2.2 | R+36.2 | 9,377 | |
| R | 31.1%Biden2,991 | 66.6%Trump6,410 | 2.4% | R+35.5 | D+5.5 | R+40.0 | 9,628 | |
| R | 26.2%Clinton2,162 | 67.3%Trump5,547 | 6.5% | R+41.0 | R+0.3 | R+43.1 | 8,248 | |
| R | 28.5%Obama2,339 | 69.2%Romney5,682 | 2.3% | R+40.7 | R+10.0 | R+44.6 | 8,209 | |
| R | 33.4%Obama2,970 | 64.2%McCain5,702 | 2.4% | R+30.8 | — | R+38.0 | 8,883 | |
| R | 34.7%Kerry2,991 | 63.1%Bush5,438 | 2.2% | R+28.4 | — | R+25.9 | 8,618 |
Federal and statewide elections · 2 House · 1 Senate
U.S. House
Each row shows U.S. House votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
| Year | Vote lead | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | R | 27.6%2,521 | 72.4%6,617 | 9,138 |
| 2020 | R | 31.9%3,015 | 68.1%6,447 | 9,462 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | R | 33.5%3,095 | 66.5%6,141 | 9,236 |
Hays is the commercial and medical hub of a vast swath of western Kansas, drawing voters from surrounding rural counties and giving its margins outsized regional influence relative to its modest population.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 41.0 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 2.2 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 37.7 points.
A population of 21,143, a 87% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $58,459 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Kearney and Box Elder.
Political twins — cities
The cities whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Kearney
Nebraska
93.1twin score
2008–2020 trajectory≠ Scottish ancestry
Box Elder
South Dakota
91.4twin score
2012–2024 trajectory≠ German ancestry
Seward
Nebraska
89.7twin score
2012–2024 trajectory≠ population scale
Twin score (0–100) = weighted cosine between tier-standardized fingerprints: presidential margins 2000–2024 with 12-yr trend and elasticity, ACS income, age, education, population and race, top reported ancestries, and religious adherence — chips name the closest-shared dimensions and the widest gap. Re-weight the groups in the twins explorer.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Hays, Kansas vote in 2024?
In 2024, Hays, Kansas voted Republican by 37.7 points (R+37.7), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 9,377 votes cast, 2,832 went Democratic and 6,368 went Republican.
How many people live in Hays, Kansas?
Hays, Kansas has a population of 21,143 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Hays, Kansas?
Median household income in Hays, Kansas is $58,459 — below the national median of $80,734. The Kansas state median is $74,275.
What is the political history of Hays, Kansas?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Hays, Kansas from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.