Hayward, CA — City Profile & Demographics 2026
Population 159,201 · California · Updated May 2026
Population
159,201
Median Income
$113,775
Home Price
$847,838
Unemployment
5.9%
Poverty Rate
9.5%
Bachelor's+
32.6%
Full Demographics — Hayward, CA
27 metrics across 8 categories, compared to US national averages.
Demographics
| Metric | Hayward, CA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 159,201 | — | |
| Pop. Density / sq mi | N/A | — | |
| Median Age | 38.2 | 38.9 | |
| Foreign Born | 42.0% | 13.8% | |
| White | 19.6% | 61.6% | |
| Black | 9.0% | 12.4% | |
| Asian | 29.6% | 6.0% | |
| Hispanic | 40.9% | 18.7% | |
| Spanish at Home | N/A | 13.2% |
Economy
| Metric | Hayward, CA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median HH Income | $113,775 | $74,580 | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,613 | $40,480 | |
| Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)BEA MSA-level | $77,230 | $64,500 | |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9% | 3.8% | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.5% | 11.5% | |
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.6% | 35.8% |
Housing
Source: Zillow ZHVI, Census ACS
| Metric | Hayward, CA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $847,838 | $410,000 | |
| Homeownership Rate | 57.0% | 65.4% |
Safety
| Metric | Hayward, CA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 503 | 380 | |
| Property Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 2388 | 1950 |
Health
| Metric | Hayward, CA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity RateCDC PLACES | 24.9% | 33.0% | |
| Diabetes RateCDC PLACES | 11.7% | 11.6% | |
| Poor Mental HealthCDC PLACES — 14+ days/month | 16.8% | 14.0% | |
| No Health InsuranceCDC PLACES | 11.4% | 9.6% | |
| Binge DrinkingCDC PLACES | 15.8% | 15.5% | |
| Current SmokersCDC PLACES | 10.8% | 12.5% |
Climate
| Metric | Hayward, CA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Annual TempNOAA 1991–2020 normal | 58.9°F | 54.5°F | |
| Annual PrecipitationNOAA 1991–2020 normal | 18.0 in | 30.2 in |
Air Quality
| Metric | Hayward, CA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 Annual AvgEPA AQS (state-level est.) | 7.9 µg/m³ | 8.5 µg/m³ | |
| Good Air DaysAQI ≤ 50 | 75.0% | 70.0% |
Commute
| Metric | Hayward, CA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Commute TimeCensus ACS | 36.7 min | 27.0 min |
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About Hayward, CA
Hayward is a city in California, United States. With a population of 159,201, it is one of the notable cities in the region. Compared to the US average, Hayward shows stronger household income ($113,775 median HH income vs $74,580 median HH income US avg) and poverty rate (9.5% poverty rate vs 11.5% poverty rate US avg). However, the city has a higher educational attainment at 32.6% bachelor's degree, compared to the US average of 35.8% bachelor's degree. Data sourced from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Survey (2023), CDC PLACES, FBI CDE, NOAA, and EPA.