Economy & Jobs — Hayward, California
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $113,318 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$129,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $44,613 |
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| Poverty Rate | 9.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 88,399 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 21.5% |
| Professional | 14.6% |
| Manufacturing | 10.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 1,576 |
| Fast Food | 1,463 |
| Dental Offices | 970 |
| Real Estate Offices | 824 |
| Physician Offices | 747 |
| Law Offices | 709 |
| Child Day Care | 685 |
| Coffee Shops | 591 |
| Beauty Salons | 419 |
| Insurance Agencies | 416 |
| Auto Repair | 415 |
| Grocery Stores | 401 |
| Commercial Banks | 299 |
| Gas Stations | 245 |
| Fitness Centers | 220 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
