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Hayward

California · 144,186 residents · 45.818 sq mi
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Hayward is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,268. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $434,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
144,186
+3%since 2000
from 140,030 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,147 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 3,056 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.5
+5%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
106K122K137K153K168K1990201020202024Hayward
2024159K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,268
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,177 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,868
+26%since 2000
from $19,695 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$434,000
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $223,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,224
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $921 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.3%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 53.2% in 2000
47.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
46.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.1
+62%since 2000
from 4.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic29.2%(40,896)
Black10.6%(14,846)
Hispanic / Latino34.2%(47,850)
Asian18.7%(26,189)
Other0%
Diversity Score88.9%(124,444)
2010
White, non-Hispanic18.8%(27,178)
Black11.3%(16,297)
Hispanic / Latino40.7%(58,730)
Asian21.6%(31,090)
Other6.1%(8,742)
Diversity Score90.9%(131,129)
Diversity Score
91
+2%since 2000
from 89 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+19%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.4%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
37.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.1%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hayward, California?

Hayward, California has about 144,186 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hayward, California?

The typical household in Hayward, California earns about $61,268 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 $434,000, and the typical rent is about $1,224 a month.

How educated are people in Hayward, California?

About 23.1% 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 12.5% 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 32,688 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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