Hays, Kansas

Hays is a city in and the county seat of Ellis County, Kansas, United States. The largest city in northwestern Kansas, it is the economic and cultural center of the region. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 21,116. It is also a college town, home to Fort Hays State University.

Hays, Kansas
Main Street in Downtown Hays
Location within Ellis County and Kansas
KDOT map of Ellis County (legend)
Coordinates: 38°52′46″N 99°19′20″W
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyEllis
Founded1867
Incorporated1885
Named forFort Hays
Area
  Total8.48 sq mi (21.96 km2)
  Land8.48 sq mi (21.96 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
2,018 ft (615 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total21,116
  Density2,500/sq mi (960/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
67601, 67667
Area code785
FIPS code20-31100
GNIS ID485589
Websitehaysusa.com
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