Demographics & People — Hayward, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 159,201 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~157,900 |
| Median Age | 38.6 |
| Total Households | 49,470 |
| Family Households | 36,250 |
| Average Household Size | 3.15 |
| Diversity Index | 0.6932 (highly diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 31,175 |
| Black or African American | 14,392 |
| Asian | 47,167 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 65,119 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 110,253 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 63,692 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 48,119 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 29,022 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 9,087 |
| Hispanic: Salvadoran | 4,981 |
| German | 4,831 |
| Irish | 4,371 |
| English | 3,685 |
| American | 2,921 |
Language
| English Only | 59,740 |
| Spanish | 48,298 |
| Population 5+ | 150,673 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 4,163 |
| Population 18+ | 128,255 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 32.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 13.9% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Hayward, California.