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Hayfield

Minnesota · 1,364 residents · 1.252 sq mi
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Hayfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,198. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $120,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,364
+3%since 2000
from 1,325 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,089 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,058 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.6
+2%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Hayfield
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,198
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,214 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,973
+63%since 2000
from $17,201 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$769
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
26.0% rent
Afford Score
2.1
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(1,270)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(30)
Asian0.7%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.8%(103)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92%(1,255)
Black0.7%(9)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(43)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0.8%(12)
Diversity Score12%(163)
Diversity Score
12
+53%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+55%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 71.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.2%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.7%
−92.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hayfield, Minnesota?

Hayfield, Minnesota has about 1,364 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hayfield, Minnesota?

The typical household in Hayfield, Minnesota earns about $57,198 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hayfield, Minnesota expensive?

In Hayfield, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $120,000, and the typical rent is about $769 a month.

How educated are people in Hayfield, Minnesota?

About 21.3% of adults age 25 and over in Hayfield, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hayfield, Minnesota?

About 5.8% of people in Hayfield, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hayfield, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Hayfield, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 81 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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