Hayward, Missouri facts for kids
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Hayward, Missouri
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Location of Hayward, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Pemiscot |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 282 ft (86 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 93 |
| • Density | 367.59/sq mi (141.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 29-31186 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2587079 |
Hayward is a small community located in Pemiscot County, Missouri, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area the U.S. Census Bureau identifies for collecting population data. It is not an officially incorporated city or town with its own local government. In 2010, the population of Hayward was 131 people.
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History of Hayward
Hayward has an interesting past. It was once called "Fisher," named after an early settler named John J. Fisher. A post office opened there under the name Fisher in 1880.
Later, the community's name changed to Hayward, honoring another early citizen. The post office was renamed Hayward in 1895. For a while, Hayward was an official village, but in 2000, it stopped being an incorporated village. Now, it is an unincorporated community, meaning it doesn't have its own separate local government, but it's still recognized as a place where people live by the Census Bureau.
Geography of Hayward
Hayward is a small area of land. According to the United States Census Bureau, the entire community covers about 0.25 square miles (0.66 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
People Living in Hayward
The population of Hayward has changed over the years. In 2020, the community had 93 residents.
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| 2020 | 93 | — | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
A census is like a big count of all the people living in an area. The 2010 census found that 131 people lived in Hayward. These people lived in 49 different homes, and 39 of these were families.
The community was mostly made up of people who identified as White (99.24%). A very small percentage (0.76%) identified as being from two or more races.
In terms of homes, about 36.7% of households had children under 18 living there. Many homes (59.2%) were married couples living together. Some homes had a female head of household without a husband (12.2%), and a few had a male head of household without a wife (8.2%). About 20.4% of households were not families.
The average age of people in Hayward in 2010 was 38.5 years old. About 24.4% of residents were under 18. People aged 45 to 64 made up the largest age group, at 33.6%. The community had slightly more females (53.4%) than males (46.6%).
See also
In Spanish: Hayward (Misuri) para niños
