Hayward

City in Sawyer County, Wisconsin

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Hayward is a city in Sawyer County, Wisconsin, with 2,533 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Little Round Lake, 6.3 miles SE.

About Hayward

Hayward is a city in Sawyer County, Wisconsin, United States, and its county seat. Its population was 2,533 at the 2020 census. The city was formally organized in 1883. It is near the Namekagon River and is surrounded by the Town of Hayward.

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Living in Hayward

Median household income
$45,665
Median home value
$184,700
Median rent
$829/mo
Median age
42.1
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Hayward, WI population

Hayward had 2,533 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,533
Density674 per sq mi (260 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Hayward at a glance

StateWisconsin (WI)
CountySawyer County
TypeCity
Population2,533 (2020)
Land area3.76 sq mi (9.7 km²)
Water area0.23 sq mi (0.61 km²)
Coordinates46.0066° N, 91.4897° W
ZIP code54843
Official websitecityofhaywardwi.gov
Census code (GEOID)5533450

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Hayward

What county is Hayward in?

Hayward is in Sawyer County, Wisconsin.

What is the population of Hayward, WI?

2,533 people lived in Hayward at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Hayward, WI?

The ZIP code of Hayward is 54843.

What towns are near Hayward?

Little Round Lake (6.3 mi), Chief Lake (8.7 mi), Springbrook (10.4 mi), Stone Lake (12.0 mi), Reserve (14.0 mi).

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