Hayward Population

2010–2026

253

2026 projection

2.3% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Hayward. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
2026253-20.78%
2025255+10.39%
2024254-10.39%
2023255-10.39%
2022256-20.78%
2021258-10.39%
2020259+177.02%
2019242-20.82%
201824400.00%
2017244+10.41%

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Hayward Demographics

48.3median age

Median age

Female43.5 yrs
Male51.4 yrs

Adults

195
58 seniors · 30%137 other adults

Sex

Female 55% · 127Male 45% · 104

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 2 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Hayward Income

$61,250median household income

Median household income

$61,250

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$46,607

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

12.6%

About 1 in 8 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Hayward Marital Status

45% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married45%51%40%
Never married34%33%35%
Divorced13%16%10%
Widowed5%0%8%
Separated4%0%6%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201