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 $59,907 with a poverty rate of 19.46%. The median age in Hayward is 42.6 years: 37.9 years for males, and 49.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hayward was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,292 | 89.92% |
| Native American | 140 | 5.49% |
| Two or more races | 58 | 2.28% |
| Other race | 24 | 0.94% |
| Black or African American | 21 | 0.82% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.55% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,175 | 2.05 | 58 | 42 |
| Non Family | 558 | 1.11 | 40.5 | 59.5 |
| Married | 426 | 2.73 | 83.1 | 16.9 |
| Female | 155 | 3.29 | 56.8 | 43.2 |
| Male | 36 | 3.31 | 36.1 | 63.9 |
2.71
Average Family Size
2.05
Average Household Size
58.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 147 | 7.84% |
| Associates Degree | 124 | 6.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 300 | 16.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 137 | 7.31% |
| High School Graduate | 676 | 36.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37 | 1.97% |
| Some College | 453 | 24.17% |
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 | 1,697 | 1,546 | 413 |
| Native American | 62 | 46 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 57 | 57 | 24 |
| Hispanic | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| Other Race | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| Black | 20 | 3 | 0 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 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 42.11%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,670 | $37,955 | $49,886 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,170 | $103,250 | $66,250 |
| High School Graduate | $36,196 | $48,484 | $16,908 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,500 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,630 | $44,611 | $24,567 |
| Some College | $37,847 | $43,791 | $19,737 |
$38,630
Average Earnings
$44,611
Average Male
$24,567
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.75% of Hayward residents speak only English, while 1.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.87% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,157 | 398 | 18.45% |
| Native | 119 | 38 | 31.93% |
| Multiple | 44 | 14 | 31.82% |
| Black | 13 | 13 | 100% |
19.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.1%
Male Poverty Rate
24.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hayward is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hayward is White, with 18.45% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.73% |
| Some College | 19.53% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 16.7% |
| High School | 12.61% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 15.65% |
| Male Employed | 1.85% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,917 | $77,859 |
| Households | $40,085 | $59,907 |
| Married Families | $79,194 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,682 | $34,982 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.3%
Male Marriage Rate
38.3%
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
152
Number of Veterans
152
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 46 |
| Second Gulf War | 26 |
| Korea | 19 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 44 |
| 65 to 74 | 41 |
| 55 to 64 | 33 |
| 18 to 34 | 26 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 139 | 7.62% |
| Black | 13 | 61.9% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 24.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.89%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.99%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.4%
Labor Force Participation
54.8%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
61.48%
Born in Hayward
98.51%
Native Born
1.49%
Foreign Born
1.26%
Non Citizen
0.24%
Naturalized
98.51% of Hayward residents were born in the United States, with 61.48% having been born in Wisconsin. 1.26% 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% |