Hayward City PUMA, CA

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2021 Population

162,495

2.23% 1-year growth

US Senator

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Party

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

1.93% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

7.65%

7% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$101,602

8.12% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$665,100

5.27% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

80,789

1.4% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Hayward City PUMA, CA had a population of 162k people with a median age of 37 and a median household income of $101,602. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Hayward City PUMA, CA grew from 158,956 to 162,495, a 2.23% increase and its median household income grew from $93,975 to $101,602, a 8.12% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hayward City PUMA, CA are Asian (Non-Hispanic) (29.5%), Other (Hispanic) (21.8%), White (Non-Hispanic) (16.2%), White (Hispanic) (9.16%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.74%).

59.5% of the households in Hayward City PUMA, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

84.1% of the residents in Hayward City PUMA, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Alameda County (Central)--Hayward City PUMA, CA are California State University-East Bay (110574) (5,387 degrees awarded in 2021), Chabot College (2,285 degrees), and Unitek College (479424) (180 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Hayward City PUMA, CA was $665,100, and the homeownership rate was 58.3%.

Most people in Hayward City PUMA, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 34.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Hayward City PUMA, CA was 2 cars per household.

Hayward City PUMA, CA borders San Leandro, Alameda & Oakland (Southwest) Cities PUMA, CA, Castro Valley, San Lorenzo & Ashland PUMA, CA, Union City, Newark & Fremont (West) Cities PUMA, CA, Fremont City (East) PUMA, CA, and Livermore, Pleasanton & Dublin Cities PUMA, CA.

United States California

Population & Diversity

Hayward City PUMA, CA is home to a population of 162k people, from which 84.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 39% of Hayward City PUMA, CA residents were born outside of the country (63.3k people).

In 2021, there were 1.35 times more Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents (48k people) in Hayward City PUMA, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 35.5k Other (Hispanic) and 26.3k White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Hayward City PUMA, CA are Spanish (46,528 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (12,611 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (8,790 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

79,686

Women

49.1%

82,732

Men

50.9%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 162,418 inhabitants, with 50.9% men, and 49.1% women.

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Citizenship

84.1%

2021 Citizenship

83.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 84.1% of Hayward City PUMA, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Hayward City PUMA, CA was 83.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Hayward City PUMA, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hayward City PUMA, CA

Asian (Non-Hispanic)
48k ± 2.14k
Other (Hispanic)
35.5k ± 2.39k
White (Non-Hispanic)
26.3k ± 1.67k

38.4%

Hispanic Population

62.4k people

38.4% of the people in Hayward City PUMA, CA are hispanic (62.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Hayward City PUMA, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
16,443 ± 2,985 people
Philippines
11,799 ± 2,568 people
India
5,956 ± 1,860 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Hayward City PUMA, CA was Mexico, the natal country of 16,443 Hayward City PUMA, CA residents, followed by Philippines with 11,799 and India with 5,956.

Foreign-Born Population

39%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

63.3k people

39.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

62.4k people

As of 2021, 39% of Hayward City PUMA, CA residents (63.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hayward City PUMA, CA was 39.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Hayward City PUMA, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
46,528 households (30.4%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
12,611 households (8.24%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
8,790 households (5.75%)

59.5% of the households in Hayward City PUMA, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Hayward City PUMA, CA was Spanish. 30.4% of the households in Hayward City PUMA, CA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,269 ± 215
Gulf War (2001-)
823 ± 221
Gulf War (1990s)
762 ± 251

Hayward City PUMA, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.54 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Hayward City PUMA, CA employs 80.8k people. The largest industries in Hayward City PUMA, CA are Construction (5,729 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,034 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,909 people), and the highest paying industries are Savings institutions, including credit unions ($155,550), Plastics product manufacturing ($133,413), and Scientific research & development services ($127,826).

Males in Hayward City PUMA, CA have an average income that is 1.15 times higher than the average income of females, which is $66,818. The income inequality in Hayward City PUMA, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.412, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

37,769

Women

47.4%

41,905

Men

52.6%

The workforce of Hayward City PUMA, CA in 2020 was 79,674 people, with 47.4% woman, and 52.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Hayward City PUMA, CA.

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Occupations

80.8k

2021 Value

1.4%

1 Year growth

± 1.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hayward City PUMA, CA grew at a rate of 1.4%, from 79.7k employees to 80.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hayward City PUMA, CA, are Cashiers (2,353 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,286 people), and Registered nurses (1,822 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hayward City PUMA, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

80.8k

2021 Value

1.4%

1 Year growth

± 1.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hayward City PUMA, CA grew at a rate of 1.4%, from 79.7k employees to 80.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hayward City PUMA, CA, are Construction (5,729 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,034 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,909 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hayward City PUMA, CA, though some of these residents may live in Hayward City PUMA, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$54,912

Median earning men ± $1,440

$43,627

Median earning women ± $1,112

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($92,750), Information ($81,109), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($77,321).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($76,071), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,750), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($52,462).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in California. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Hayward City PUMA, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (63.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (34.3%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.07%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

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Dianne Feinstein

Senator from California

Assumed office on November 10, 1992
Elected to the seat to succeed John Seymour (California politician)|John Seymour, who had been appointed to the seat after Pete Wilson was elected Governor of California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 18, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for California have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Hayward City PUMA, CA awarded 7,989 degrees. The student population of Hayward City PUMA, CA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 11,414 male students and 15,762 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hayward City PUMA, CA are Hispanic or Latino (2,632 and 35.1%), followed by Asian (1,979 and 26.4%), White (1,294 and 17.3%), and Black or African American (672 and 8.96%).

The largest universities in Hayward City PUMA, CA by number of degrees awarded are California State University-East Bay (110574) (5,387 and 67.4%), Chabot College (2,285 and 28.6%), and Unitek College (479424) (180 and 2.25%).

The most popular majors in Alameda County (Central)--Hayward City PUMA, CA are General Business Administration & Management (1,203 and 15.1%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (996 and 12.5%), and General Psychology (543 and 6.8%).

The median tuition cost in Alameda County (Central)--Hayward City PUMA, CA for a public four year colleges is $5,742 for in-state students and $17,622 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Hayward City PUMA, CA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 82.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 7.91%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 27,176 (42% men and 58% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 27,176 students enrolled in Hayward City PUMA, CA, 42% men and 58% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 10,029 records, of which 62% were women and 38% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
430 degree-majors awarded
General Health Services
391 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
866 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Alameda County (Central)--Hayward City PUMA, CA was General Psychology with 430 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Alameda County (Central)--Hayward City PUMA, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

California State University-East Bay (110574)
5,387 degrees awarded
Chabot College
2,285 degrees awarded
Unitek College (479424)
180 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was California State University-East Bay (110574) with 5,387 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,877 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hayward City PUMA, CA, which is 0.563 times less than the 5,112 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 2,632 degrees mean that there were 1.33 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 1,979 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($5,742) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,253) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,080) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 2.31% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.71% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Hayward City PUMA, CA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (34.9k), Some college (28.4k), and Bachelors Degree (26.1k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Hayward City PUMA, CA was $665,100 in 2021, which is 2.72 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $631,800 to $665,100, a 5.27% increase. The homeownership rate in Hayward City PUMA, CA is 58.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Hayward City PUMA, CA have an average commute time of 34.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hayward City PUMA, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Hayward City PUMA, CA is $101,602. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Hayward City PUMA, CA was Cupertino, Saratoga Cities & Los Gatos Town PUMA, CA with a value of $200,929, followed by Mountain View, Palo Alto & Los Altos Cities PUMA, CA and San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA, with respective values of $180,654 and $179,950.

Housing

Property

$665,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$9,258

$28,770

Median Property Taxes

±$1,202

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hayward City PUMA, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Hayward City PUMA, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

58.3%

Homeownership

2021

73.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 58.3% of the housing units in Hayward City PUMA, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 57.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Hayward City PUMA, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hayward City PUMA, CA was Cupertino, Saratoga Cities & Los Gatos Town PUMA, CA with a value of $200,929, followed by Mountain View, Palo Alto & Los Altos Cities PUMA, CA and San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA, with respective values of $180,654 and $179,950.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Hayward City PUMA, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$101,602

Median Household Income

± $3,707

49.3k

Number of Households

± 1,691

In 2021, the median household income of the 49.3k households in Hayward City PUMA, CA grew to $101,602 from the previous year's value of $93,975.

The following chart displays the households in Hayward City PUMA, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.412

2021 Wage GINI in Hayward City PUMA, CA

0.408

2020 Wage GINI in Hayward City PUMA, CA

In 2021, the income inequality in Hayward City PUMA, CA was 0.412 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.86% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Hayward City PUMA, CA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Hayward City PUMA, CA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Hayward City PUMA, CA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (68%)
Carpooled (12.7%)
Worked At Home (9.36%)

In 2021, 68% of workers in Hayward City PUMA, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.7%) and those who worked at home (9.36%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

34.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hayward City PUMA, CA have a longer commute time (34.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 5.04% of the workforce in Hayward City PUMA, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Hayward City PUMA, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Hayward City PUMA, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Hayward City PUMA, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.65% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hayward City PUMA, CA (12.2k out of 160k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hayward City PUMA, CA is Hispanic, followed by White and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.1% of the population of Hayward City PUMA, CA has health coverage, with 54.4% on employee plans, 21.5% on Medicaid, 8.56% on Medicare, 10.1% on non-group plans, and 0.545% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.7% under 18 years, 24.3% between 18 and 34 years, 40.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.89%

Uninsured

54.4%

Employer Coverage

21.5%

Medicaid

8.56%

Medicare

10.1%

Non-Group

0.545%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hayward City PUMA, CA grew by 2.78% from 4.75% to 4.89%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Hayward City PUMA, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.