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Hayward, MN
City in Freeborn County, Minnesota.
Population
231
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
379
ZIP codes
0
Hayward and its ZIP codes
Hayward at a glance
- Hayward is about 5.3 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
Local data for Hayward, MN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Freeborn County. PPP loans are for Hayward.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,768
11,723 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,108
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$244M
FY 2026, $7,900 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Hayward, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
507
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
13
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 6°F
35.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hayward, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Hayward
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GlenvilleCity | 5.5 mi | 1.1 |
| Albert LeaCity | 6.1 mi | 13.3 |
| MyrtleCity | 7.3 mi | 0.1 |
| HollandaleCity | 8 mi | 0.4 |
| Clarks GroveCity | 8.8 mi | 0.6 |
| Twin LakesCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| ManchesterCity | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| GenevaCity | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| MapleviewCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Northwood, IACity | 14 mi | 4 |
| AustinCity | 14 mi | 13.5 |
| CongerCity | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| EmmonsCity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| LansingCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| EllendaleCity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| HartlandCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hayward, MN in?
- Hayward is in Freeborn County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Hayward, MN?
- About 231 people live in Hayward, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hayward?
- Nearby places include Glenville (5.5 mi), Albert Lea (6.1 mi), Myrtle (7.3 mi), Hollandale (8 mi), Clarks Grove (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023