Hayward (town), Wisconsin facts for kids
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Hayward, Wisconsin
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Location of Hayward (town), Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Sawyer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 64.0 sq mi (165.8 km2) |
| • Land | 57.4 sq mi (148.7 km2) |
| • Water | 6.6 sq mi (17.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,457 ft (444 m) |
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| • Total | 3,279 |
| • Density | 57.1/sq mi (22.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 and 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-33475 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583371 |
Hayward is a town in Sawyer County, Wisconsin, United States. In 2000, about 3,279 people lived there. This town is close to the City of Hayward. A special area called Chief Lake is also part of the town.
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Getting Around Hayward
The main roads that help people travel through Hayward are U.S. Highway 63, Wisconsin Highway 27, Wisconsin Highway 77, and County Highway B. These routes connect Hayward to other places.
Hayward's Location and Land
Hayward covers about 64 square miles (165.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 57.4 square miles (148.7 square kilometers). The rest, about 6.6 square miles (17.0 square kilometers), is water. This means there are many lakes or rivers in the area.
The town is located in a part of Wisconsin that is about 71 miles southeast of Superior. It is also 27 miles northeast of Spooner and 57 miles southwest of Ashland.
Who Lives in Hayward?
In 2000, there were 3,279 people living in Hayward. This means there were about 57 people for every square mile. There were 1,219 households, which are groups of people living together in homes. Many of these were families.
About 34% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (56%) were married couples living together. About 12% were led by a female without a husband present.
The people in Hayward were of different ages. About 28% were under 18 years old. About 16% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Hayward was 39 years.
Notable People from Hayward
- Carl R. Nyman was a farmer, businessman, and politician who lived in the town of Hayward.
See also
In Spanish: Hayward (condado de Sawyer, Wisconsin) para niños
