Population 5,109 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Hayes
Household size in Hayes
| Period | Hayes | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.60 | 2.64 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.69 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.09 | −0.10 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Hayes average 2.69 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the wider Virginia Beach area, where it has 2.54 people. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.60, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Hayes
| Period | Hayes | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.9 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.0 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.5 | 38.6 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.2 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.3 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Hayes skews older: half of its residents are older than 50.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 41.9 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Hayes
| Period | Hayes | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 13.7% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 13.6% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 12.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 12.9% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.0% of households in Hayes, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is little changed from 2006–10, while the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Hayes
Renters in Hayes
| Period | Hayes | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 35.1% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 37.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.4% | 38.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.9% | 36.6% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Hayes is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 39.8% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 2.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Hayes
| Period | Hayes | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 9.7% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Hayes is the same as the national rate: 9.6% of homes are empty. The rate is higher than in the Virginia Beach area as a whole (7.6%). Vacancy is down 2.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Hayes
| Period | Hayes | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Hayes are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1985, versus 1980 across the U.S. The Virginia Beach area as a whole looks much the same. The median year built has moved up from 1975 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Hayes
| Period | Hayes | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $687 | $1,107 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,071 | $1,232 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,125 | $1,358 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,360 | $1,647 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$673 | +$540 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Hayes costs $1,360 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $673 a month since 2006–10, up 98%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 33.8% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Hayes
Bachelor's degrees in Hayes
| Period | Hayes | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.2% | 27.5% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.5% | 28.9% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.3% | 32.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.2% | 35.4% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults 25 and older in Hayes (26.2%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Hayes
| Period | Hayes | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.6% | 88.9% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.1% | 90.0% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.7% | 91.5% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.2% | 92.8% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Hayes is close to the national rate: 88.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the wider Virginia Beach area (92.8%). The share with a diploma has risen 7.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Hayes
| Period | Hayes | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.4% | 6.5% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 4.9% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Hayes has been low: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.0 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Hayes compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayes | 2.69 | 50.2 | 8.0% | 16.9% | 9.6% | 1985 | $1,360 | 26.2% | 88.2% | 2.4% |
| Selden | 2.19 | 62.5 | 9.0% | 7.8% | 15.6% | 1992 | $1,121 | 33.2% | 88.3% | 0.7% |
| Gloucester Point | 2.72 | 42.4 | 7.4% | 34.2% | 10.5% | 1984 | $1,116 | 22.0% | 90.6% | 3.5% |
| Wicomico | 3.16 | 43.0 | 17.9% | 17.9% | 10.1% | 1983 | $1,299 | 30.6% | 88.9% | 0.0% |
| Naxera | 2.19 | 62.5 | 9.0% | 7.8% | 15.6% | 1992 | $1,121 | 33.2% | 88.3% | 0.7% |
| Gloucester Courthouse | 2.29 | 48.8 | 2.9% | 22.9% | 14.7% | 1994 | $935 | 24.9% | 93.2% | 0.7% |
| Clay Bank | 2.39 | 48.4 | 8.9% | 16.0% | 17.3% | 1987 | $1,266 | 24.8% | 94.7% | 1.3% |
| Lackey | 2.50 | 30.3 | 14.3% | 39.7% | 12.4% | 1984 | $1,477 | 41.4% | 95.9% | 8.5% |
| Queens Lake | 2.50 | 30.3 | 14.3% | 39.7% | 12.4% | 1984 | $1,477 | 41.4% | 95.9% | 8.5% |
| Gloucester | 2.65 | 43.9 | 7.1% | 13.0% | 12.0% | 1989 | $1,237 | 27.0% | 93.4% | 3.0% |
| Bohannon | 2.18 | 55.9 | 1.3% | 12.6% | 20.7% | 1976 | $1,161 | 33.1% | 93.5% | 15.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Hayes. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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