Haywood County's estimated 2026 population is 63,505 with a growth rate of 0.21% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Haywood County is the 45th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 58,930 and has seen a growth of 7.76% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 47.8 years
Female: 49.5 years
Male: 46 years
There are 51,637 adults, (16,106 of whom are seniors) in Haywood County.
Female: 32,109 (51.2%)
Male: 30,553 (48.8%)
The racial composition of Haywood County includes 91.24% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57,171 | 91.24% |
| Two or more races | 3,650 | 5.82% |
| Other race | 631 | 1.01% |
| Black or African American | 567 | 0.9% |
| Native American | 414 | 0.66% |
| Asian | 229 | 0.37% |
Haywood County's average per capita income is $44,461. Household income levels show a median of $61,912. The poverty rate stands at 13.13%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,757 | $108,268 |
| Families | $82,188 | $97,730 |
| Households | $61,912 | $80,833 |
| Non Families | $34,313 | $46,150 |
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