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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hayward

California · 140,030 residents · 45.818 sq mi
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Hayward is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,177. Population has grown 26% since 1990. Median home value is $223,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

140,030
+26%since 1990
from 111,498 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,056 / sq mi
+26%since 1990
from 2,433 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.9
Unchangedsince 1990
from 31.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
106K122K137K153K168K1990201020202024Hayward
2024159K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,177
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,058 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,695
+31%since 1990
from $15,048 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.0%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$223,800
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $184,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$921
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $688 in 1990
US average: $602
53.2%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 51.5% in 1990
46.8% rent
4.4
−15%since 1990
from 5.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic61.8%(68,922)
Black9.8%(10,975)
Hispanic / Latino23.4%(26,103)
Asian15.6%(17,358)
Diversity Score85%(94,793)
2000
White, non-Hispanic29.2%(40,896)
Black10.6%(14,846)
Hispanic / Latino34.2%(47,850)
Asian18.7%(26,189)
Diversity Score88.9%(124,444)
89
+5%since 1990
from 85 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.9%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 17.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.1%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 76.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.4%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.3 min
−6%since 1990
from 24.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hayward, California?

Hayward, California has about 140,030 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hayward, California?

The typical household in Hayward, California earns about $51,177 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hayward, California expensive?

In Hayward, California, the median home is worth about $223,800, and the typical rent is about $921 a month.

How educated are people in Hayward, California?

About 19.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hayward, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hayward, California?

About 10.0% of people in Hayward, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hayward, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Hayward, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 28,532 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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