Haysi: Demographics & People
Haysi's population stands at 519 people, in 102 households. Population shrank 3.4% from 537 (2022) to 519 (2024). Median age 43.4 years. (2.7y younger than Dickenson County; 5.6y older than Virginia). Children under 18 are 6% of the population. Population is 88% White (non-Hispanic) and 9% Black. The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.07). 56% of households are family-led. County health: 43% adult obesity, 22% smoke.
- 5.1 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 44% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 21 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 3.4% from 537 (2022) to 519 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~501 (extrapolated at -1.7%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 479.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 14,124 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -3.4% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 537 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 519 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | declining |
| Population | 519 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 479 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 43.4y is 4.5 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 6% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 43.4 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 5.6% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 519 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 29 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 168.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 260.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 62 |
| Population under 18 | 29 |
| Median age | 43.4 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 519 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.07 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 515 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 6 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 6.6% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 3 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 96.6% |
| Black population | 9.2% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 87.7% (vs Virginia 53.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 0.4% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 1% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 354 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 157 |
| Share born in this state | 68.2% |
| Share born in another state | 31.8% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 30.3% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizens | 1.2% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 12 |
| From Europe | 6 |
Households & Family Composition
102 households. Averaging 2.1 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 56% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 52 families, 37% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 43 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 52 |
| Married couples with children | 19 |
| Average household size | 2.13 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 14.1% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 6 |
| Family households | 57 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 55.9% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 102 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 33.6% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%.
| Moved within the county (past year) | 33.6% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 10,180 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 10,167 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 13 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 70 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 23.6% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 322 residents live in group quarters (62.0% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 322 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 9 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | VA-09 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51051 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 051 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Dickenson |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 28.6% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 21.80 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 36.70 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51051 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Dickenson County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Micropolitan |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 547 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51051 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Dickenson County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 56.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 48.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 41.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 14,318 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 3.00 |
| Family Score · Schools | 4 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 5.6% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 519, declining, established, lower-income, blue collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 519 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Dickenson County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade