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Hayward

California · 162,954 residents · 45.818 sq mi
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Hayward is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $91,490. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $622,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
162,954
+16%since 2000
from 140,030 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,557 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 3,056 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.2
+13%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
106K122K137K153K168K1990201020202024Hayward
2024159K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,490
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,177 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,983
+83%since 2000
from $19,695 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.2%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$622,700
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $223,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,914
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $921 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 53.2% in 2000
47.2% rent
Afford Score
6.8
+56%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic13.2%(21,436)
Black8.6%(14,003)
Hispanic / Latino41.2%(67,079)
Asian29.2%(47,655)
Other7.4%(12,034)
Diversity Score89%(145,080)
Diversity Score
89
Unchangedsince 2000
from 89 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.6 min
+53%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.0%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
38.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−76.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hayward, California?

Hayward, California has about 162,954 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hayward, California?

The typical household in Hayward, California earns about $91,490 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 $622,700, and the typical rent is about $1,914 a month.

How educated are people in Hayward, California?

About 29.8% 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 8.5% 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 51,456 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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

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