Hayward is a city in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States, near Albert Lea. As of the 2020 census, Hayward had a population of 252.

History

Hayward was named after George S. Hayward, a "prominent citizen of the early days". Hayward was settled around 1855 and was formally incorporated in 1925.

thumb|right|alt=sign reading "welcome to Hayward, established 1855". In the background, grain silos and trees are visible.|Sign welcoming visitors to Hayward.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.

The city of Hayward is geographically within Hayward Township but is a separate entity.

Hayward is located along Interstate 90, as well as Freeborn County Roads 26 and 46.

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 250 people, 114 households, and 72 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 123 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.0% White, 1.6% Asian, and 0.4% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.

There were 114 households, of which 23.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.8% were non-families. 32.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.72.

The median age in the city was 44.5 years. 17.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.8% were from 25 to 44; 34% were from 45 to 64; and 15.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.2% male and 48.8% female.

2000 census

As of the census

  • In 1930, the longest recorded game of horseshoes was played in Hayward between the postmaster and train station agent. The game lasted five months and four days. The postmaster won - 25,000 points to 24,949.

References

  • City website