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Hayward

Wisconsin · 2,533 residents · 3.725 sq mi
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Hayward has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,963. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $137,900. Households here earn about 45% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% 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
2,533
+19%since 2000
from 2,129 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
680 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 572 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+4%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Hayward
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,963
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,421 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,970
+38%since 2000
from $16,658 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.8%
US avg: 10%
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$601
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $439 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 54.2% in 2000
49.6% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+38%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(1,895)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(18)
Asian0.6%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(93)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.6%(1,916)
Black0.9%(22)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(110)
Asian0.8%(20)
Other16.9%(427)
Diversity Score47.4%(1,200)
Diversity Score
47
+989%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.9 min
+33%since 2000
from 9.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.2%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.4%
−46.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−81.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hayward, Wisconsin?

Hayward, Wisconsin has about 2,533 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hayward, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Hayward, Wisconsin earns about $34,963 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hayward, Wisconsin expensive?

In Hayward, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $137,900, and the typical rent is about $601 a month.

How educated are people in Hayward, Wisconsin?

About 23.2% of adults age 25 and over in Hayward, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hayward, Wisconsin?

About 19.9% of people in Hayward, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hayward, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Hayward, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 636 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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