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Hayward

County:
Sawyer County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
3.725
State:
Wisconsin

Hayward is a city located in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. Hayward has a 2026 population of 2,613. It is also the county seat of Sawyer County. Hayward is currently growing at a rate of 0.5% annually and its population has increased by 3.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,535 in 2020.

The median household income in Hayward is $45,665 with a poverty rate of 22.06%. The median age in Hayward is 42.1 years: 37.1 years for males, and 49.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 117.3 males.

2.6K
Total Population
702
Density (mi²)
13 0.5%
Growth

Hayward Population

Hayward Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,613130.5%
20252,600130.5%
20242,587220.86%
20232,565-14-0.54%
20222,579512.02%
20212,528-7-0.28%
20202,53560.24%
20192,30790.39%
20182,29810.04%
20172,297-9-0.39%
20162,306241.05%
20152,282-23-1%
20142,305-29-1.24%
20132,334-1-0.04%
20122,335-8-0.34%
20112,343251.08%
20102,343-1-0.04%

Median Age

Overall: 42.1 years
Female: 49.9 years
Male: 37.1 years

Hayward Adults

There are 2,067 adults, (486 of whom are seniors) in Hayward.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,176 (46%)
Male: 1,379 (54%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Hayward includes 86.73% White, 5.28% Native American, 3.91% other race, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,21686.73%
Native American1355.28%
Other race1003.91%
Two or more races602.35%
Black or African American301.17%
Asian140.55%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race1003.91%
White341.33%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,18285.4%
Native American1355.28%
Two or more races602.35%
Black or African American301.17%
Asian140.55%

Hayward Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Hayward 's average per capita income is $42,840. Household income levels show a median of $45,665. The poverty rate stands at 22.06%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$88,750-
Families$51,719$75,287
Households$45,665$63,193
Non Families$30,185$44,894

$42,840

Average Income

$45,665

Median Household Income

22.06%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)