Hayward, Minnesota facts for kids
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Hayward
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Location of Hayward, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Freeborn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.61 sq mi (1.58 km2) |
| • Land | 0.61 sq mi (1.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,250 ft (380 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 252 |
| • Density | 413.79/sq mi (159.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56043
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-27944 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394338 |
Hayward is a small city located in Freeborn County, Minnesota, in the United States. It's quite close to a bigger city called Albert Lea. In 2020, about 252 people lived there.
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Hayward's History
Hayward got its name from an early settler named David Hayward. He moved to this area from Postville, Iowa, around 1855. However, he only lived in Hayward for two years before moving back to Iowa. Even though people started settling here in 1855, Hayward officially became a city much later, in 1925.
Where is Hayward Located?
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of Hayward covers about 0.63 square miles (1.58 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Hayward is located within Hayward Township. However, the city and the township are separate places. You can find Hayward along Interstate 90. Freeborn County Roads 26 and 46 also pass through the city.
People of Hayward
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Hayward has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population counts from different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 158 | — | |
| 1940 | 184 | 16.5% | |
| 1950 | 241 | 31.0% | |
| 1960 | 258 | 7.1% | |
| 1970 | 261 | 1.2% | |
| 1980 | 294 | 12.6% | |
| 1990 | 246 | −16.3% | |
| 2000 | 249 | 1.2% | |
| 2010 | 250 | 0.4% | |
| 2020 | 252 | 0.8% | |
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Hayward in 2010
In 2010, the city had 250 residents living in 114 households. About 72 of these households were families. The population density was about 397 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Hayward in 2010 were White (98.0%). There were also some Asian residents (1.6%) and a small number of people from other backgrounds (0.4%). About 2.0% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 23.7% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (49.1%) were married couples. The average household had 2.19 people, and the average family had 2.72 people.
The average age of people in Hayward in 2010 was 44.5 years old. About 17.2% of residents were under 18. About 15.2% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (51.2%) and females (48.8%).
Fun Facts About Hayward
- The TV show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition built a house for a family in Hayward. This episode was shown on television on December 6, 2008.
- In 1930, a very long game of horseshoes took place in Hayward. The local postmaster and the train station agent played for five months and four days! The postmaster won the game with 25,000 points, just barely beating the train station agent's 24,949 points.
See also
In Spanish: Hayward (Minnesota) para niños
