Hayward is a city located in Sawyer County Wisconsin. Hayward has a 2024 population of 2,599. It is also the county seat of Sawyer County. Hayward is currently growing at a rate of 0.58% annually and its population has increased by 2.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,537 in 2020.
The average household income in Hayward is $58,101 with a poverty rate of 20.88%. The median age in Hayward is 38.7 years: 35.9 years for males, and 46.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hayward was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,133 | 84.44% |
| Native American | 248 | 9.82% |
| Other race | 72 | 2.85% |
| Two or more races | 46 | 1.82% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.67% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,183 | 2.03 | 51.9 | 48.1 |
| Non Family | 608 | 1.14 | 38.8 | 61.2 |
| Married | 364 | 2.61 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Female | 119 | 3.87 | 62.2 | 37.8 |
| Male | 92 | 3.27 | 13 | 87 |
2.77
Average Family Size
2.03
Average Household Size
51.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 140 | 7.7% |
| Associates Degree | 120 | 6.6% |
| Bachelors Degree | 288 | 15.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 124 | 6.82% |
| High School Graduate | 644 | 35.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31 | 1.7% |
| Some College | 472 | 25.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,580 | 1,423 | 390 |
| Native American | 102 | 92 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 90 | 90 | 0 |
| Other Race | 72 | 72 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 34 | 22 |
| Black | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 64.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,968 | $35,500 | $48,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,333 | $0 | $52,857 |
| High School Graduate | $27,406 | $34,712 | $23,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,141 | $57,656 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,767 | $40,139 | $26,375 |
| Some College | $33,942 | $40,585 | $21,719 |
$34,767
Average Earnings
$40,139
Average Male
$26,375
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.91% of Hayward residents speak only English, while 4.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,992 | 331 | 16.62% |
| Native | 219 | 150 | 68.49% |
| Hispanic | 90 | 12 | 13.33% |
20.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.96%
Male Poverty Rate
22.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hayward is Native, with 68.49% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hayward is Hispanic, with 13.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.44% |
| High School | 22.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.22% |
| Some College | 7.69% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 21.21% |
| Female Employed | 15.89% |
| Male Employed | 6.48% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,516 | $75,185 |
| Households | $39,422 | $58,101 |
| Married Families | $76,711 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,893 | $38,276 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.2%
Male Marriage Rate
35.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
155
Number of Veterans
151
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 40 |
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| Korea | 12 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| World War II | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 58 |
| 55 to 64 | 41 |
| 65 to 74 | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 143 | 8.34% |
| Native American | 12 | 11.43% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 6.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.7%
Labor Force Participation
58.3%
Employment Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
61.52%
Born in Hayward
96.44%
Native Born
3.56%
Foreign Born
3.09%
Non Citizen
0.48%
Naturalized
96.44% of Hayward residents were born in the United States, with 61.52% having been born in Wisconsin. 3.09% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,677 | 15 | 0.56% |
| 2028 | 2,662 | 16 | 0.6% |
| 2027 | 2,646 | 16 | 0.61% |
| 2026 | 2,630 | 15 | 0.57% |
| 2025 | 2,615 | 16 | 0.62% |
| 2024 | 2,599 | 15 | 0.58% |
| 2023 | 2,584 | 14 | 0.54% |
| 2022 | 2,570 | 21 | 0.82% |
| 2021 | 2,549 | 12 | 0.47% |
| 2020 | 2,537 | 230 | 9.97% |
| 2019 | 2,307 | 9 | 0.39% |
| 2018 | 2,298 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2017 | 2,297 | -9 | -0.39% |
| 2016 | 2,306 | 24 | 1.05% |
| 2015 | 2,282 | -23 | -1% |
| 2014 | 2,305 | -29 | -1.24% |
| 2013 | 2,334 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2012 | 2,335 | -8 | -0.34% |
| 2011 | 2,343 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 2,343 | 0 | 0% |