Hayward, CA Census Data
The 34th largest city in California by population · 188 cities ranked
Hayward is the 34th largest city in California by population and ranks 51st of 188 for median household income. With 159,201 residents, it has a lower poverty rate than 104 other California cities. This snapshot draws from the 2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates.
Updated: 2026-04-13 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023
Population
159,201
50.4% male · 49.6% female
Median Age
38.2
0.5 below the national average (38.7 yrs)
Median Household Income
$113,775
$35,237 above the national average ($78,538)
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
32.6%
2.4% below the national average (35.0%)
HS diploma or higher: 82.5%
Poverty Rate
9.5%
2.9% below the national average (12.4%)
Uninsured: 5.7%
Broadband Access
97.1%
7.4% above the national average (89.7%)
Median Home Value
$820,700
Median rent: $2,360 · 57% owner-occupied
Unemployment Rate
5.9%
Labor force participation: 63.2%
Per Capita Income
$53,166
Individual average income (not household)
Veteran Population
3.0%
Disability rate: 10.2%
How Hayward Compares to Other California Cities
Rankings among all 188 California cities tracked in the 2023 ACS.
| Ranking | Position | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Largest by Population | 34th of 188 | Top 25% |
| Highest Median Income | 51st of 188 | Top half |
| Lowest Poverty Rate | 84th of 188 | Top half |
| Highest Bachelor's Attainment | 95th of 188 | Bottom half |
| Highest Home Value | 63rd of 188 | Top half |
Demographics
Race & Ethnicity
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Hayward, CA Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Hayward, CA?
The population of Hayward, CA is 159,201 according to the 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median age is 38.2 years.
What is the median household income in Hayward?
The median household income in Hayward, CA is $113,775, above the national average of $78,538. Per capita income is $53,166.
What is the poverty rate in Hayward?
The poverty rate in Hayward, CA is 9.5%, compared to the national average of 12.4%. About 5.7% of residents lack health insurance.
What percentage of Hayward residents have a college degree?
32.6% of adults (25+) in Hayward hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 82.5% have at least a high school diploma. The national average for bachelor's degree holders is 35.0%.
What is the median home value in Hayward?
The median home value in Hayward, CA is $820,700. Median rent is $2,360 per month, with 57% of housing units owner-occupied.
What is the racial makeup of Hayward?
Hayward's population is 19.6% White, 9.0% Black, 40.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 29.6% Asian (source: 2023 ACS).
How does Hayward rank among California cities?
Hayward is the 34th largest city in California by population, the 51st highest for median household income, the 84th lowest for poverty rate, the 95th highest for bachelor's degree attainment among 188 ranked California cities.
What is the unemployment rate in Hayward?
The unemployment rate in Hayward, CA is 5.9%, with a labor force participation rate of 63.2%. Per capita income is $53,166.
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