Haysi, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 519, Haysi's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Haysi is a small community located in Virginia, within Dickenson County. The total population is 519. It ranks as the 473rd most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Haysi is 43.4 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 5.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Haysi is $31,833. This is 66% lower than the state median of $93,170. It is also 61% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 26.9%. This is 172% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Haysi, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $115,800. Housing costs are 70% lower than the state median of $383,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 59.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% lower than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Haysi has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.7% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 9.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (87.7% vs 58.4%).

Education

6.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 85% lower than the state rate of 42.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 76.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Haysi, Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 681 Census-designated places in Virginia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.