Hays County
Hays County is the 2nd fastest growing large county in the nation having increased its population by 36.5% between 2010 and 2017. The county's location on I-35 between Austin and San Antonio makes it ideal for companies needing good roadway links. The state's fourth largest public university, Texas State University in San Marcos, provides the area with a young, well-educated workforce. The nation's largest outlet mall complex, located on I-35 south of San Marcos, makes the area a strong retail center. The County's next largest cities, Kyle and Buda, are also thriving communities on the I-35 corridor. Dripping Springs, 24 miles west of Austin, offers business an opportunity to grow in a beautiful Hill Country town.
HAYS COUNTY | AUSTIN MSA | ||
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Population 2020 | 241,067 | 2,283,371 | |
Population growth 2010-2020 | 53.4% | 33.0% | |
Land area (sq. mi.) 2020 | 676.9 | 4,219.5 | |
Median age 2021 | 32.8 | 34.7 | |
Households 2021 | 85,821 | 894,088 | |
Home ownership rate 2021 | 63.3% | 57.4% | |
Median household income 2021 | $71,033 | $81,998 | |
Per capita income 2021 | $34,146 | $41,805 | |
High school grads 2021 | 91.1% | 90.9% | |
College grads 2021 | 38.8% | 46.0% | |
Labor force 2020 | 121,304 | 1,242,659 | |
Unemployment rate 2020 | 6.3% | 6.2% | |
Public school enrollment 2021-2020 | 38,764 | 338,710 | |
High school graduates 2019 | 2,481 | 21,607 | |
Retail sales 2020 | $5,134 mil. | $37,406 mil. | |
Business 2020 | Establishments | 4,944 | 65,881 |
Employment | 71,841 | 1,031,078 | |
Average salary | $44,659 | $72,107 | |
Mfg.business 2020 | Establishments | 213 | 1,942 |
Employment | 4,599 | 61,958 | |
Average salary | $59,854 | $113,744 |
Sources: Texas Comptroller for retail sales; Texas Workforce Commission for labor force, unemployment, businesses, employees, and salaries; Texas Education Agency for public school enrollment and graduates; ESRI for 2021 demographic estimates; and U.S. Census Bureau for all other data.
LARGEST CITIES IN THE COUNTY | LARGEST SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE COUNTY |
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San Marcos Kyle Buda Dripping Springs Wimberley | Hays San Marcos Dripping Springs Wimberley |