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Haysi, VA
Town in Dickenson County, Virginia.
Population
519
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
142
ZIP codes
0
Haysi and its ZIP codes
Haysi at a glance
- Haysi is 36% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $31,833 a year, 66% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $115,800 (70% below Virginia) and median rent is $531 a month.
Local data for Haysi, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Haysi, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$31,833
Poverty rate
26.9%
Median home value
$115,800
Median rent
$531/mo
Homeownership
59.8%
Bachelor's or higher
6.4%
Median age
43.4
Average commute
31.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (13), Italian Americans (7), French Americans (6).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dickenson County. PPP loans are for Haysi.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,683
3,333 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,587
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$153M
FY 2026, $10,832 per person
How people get to work
Haysi, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.7%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.6%
Average one-way commute: 31.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Haysi, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
363
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
19
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 23°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Haysi, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.1%
U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
23.0%
U.S. 12.8% +10.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
Cities near Haysi
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ClinchcoTown | 4.8 mi | 2.8 |
| BreaksCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.3 |
| Elkhorn City, KYCity | 8.9 mi | 7.8 |
| ClintwoodTown | 9.9 mi | 2.1 |
| VansantCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3 |
| GrundyTown | 11 mi | 5 |
| Big RockCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| DanteCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 7 |
| Jenkins, KYCity | 17 mi | 8.8 |
| PoundTown | 18 mi | 2.6 |
| Virgie, KYCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
| ClevelandTown | 20 mi | 0.1 |
| CoeburnTown | 20 mi | 2 |
| McRoberts, KYCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 5.6 |
| St. PaulTown | 21 mi | 1.4 |
| Payne Gap, KYCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Haysi, VA in?
- Haysi is in Dickenson County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Haysi, VA?
- About 519 people live in Haysi, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Haysi?
- Nearby places include Clinchco (4.8 mi), Breaks (6.5 mi), Elkhorn City, KY (8.9 mi), Clintwood (9.9 mi), Vansant (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023