| Place Name | Hays |
| Place Type | Census Designated Place |
| ZIP Code(s) | 28635 |
| County | Wilkes County |
| Area Code(s) | 336,743 |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) |
| Population (2022) | 1,330 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -13.83% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 81.62% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | North Wilkesboro, NC |
| US Congressional District(s) | North Carolina 5th |
| State House Districts | 94 |
| State Senate Districts | 30 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 81.62% |
| African American | 2.25% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 16.13% |