Hayward is a city located in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. Hayward has a 2025 population of 2,615. It is also the county seat of Sawyer County. Hayward is currently growing at a rate of 0.62% annually and its population has increased by 3.07% 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.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Hayward includes 89.92% White, 5.49% Native American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
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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% |
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Never Married
Hayward's average per capita income is $38,630. Household income levels show a median of $40,085. The poverty rate stands at 19.46%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $79,194 | - |
Families | $55,917 | $77,859 |
Households | $40,085 | $59,907 |
Non Families | $23,682 | $34,982 |
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