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Hayward

Minnesota · 252 residents · 0.609 sq mi
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Hayward has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,972. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $78,800. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 37% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% 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
252
+1%since 2000
from 249 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
414 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 409 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.8
+12%since 2000
from 45.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1561872182492801990201020202024Hayward
2024231
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,972
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,288
+28%since 2000
from $19,750 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.2%
US avg: 10%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,800
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
15.7% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+8%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(238)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.7%(24)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(223)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(17)
Asian3.6%(9)
Other6.6%(17)
Diversity Score35.8%(90)
Diversity Score
36
+270%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+139%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 96.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.5%
−15.5 ptssince 2011
from 77.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.7%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−91.2 ptssince 2013
from 95.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hayward, Minnesota?

Hayward, Minnesota has about 252 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hayward, Minnesota?

The typical household in Hayward, Minnesota earns about $45,972 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hayward, Minnesota expensive?

In Hayward, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $78,800.

How educated are people in Hayward, Minnesota?

About 6.0% of adults age 25 and over in Hayward, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hayward, Minnesota?

About 13.7% of people in Hayward, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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