Haywood County's estimated 2026 population is 16,873 with a growth rate of -0.99% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Haywood County is the 75th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 18,811 and has seen a growth of -10.3% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.2 years
Female: 43.5 years
Male: 42.4 years
There are 13,640 adults, (3,665 of whom are seniors) in Haywood County.
Female: 9,232 (52.8%)
Male: 8,243 (47.2%)
The racial composition of Haywood County includes 48.99% Black or African American, 43.31% White, 4.33% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 8,561 | 48.99% |
| White | 7,568 | 43.31% |
| Other race | 756 | 4.33% |
| Two or more races | 546 | 3.12% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.13% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.12% |
Haywood County's average per capita income is $37,863. Household income levels show a median of $50,472. The poverty rate stands at 21.51%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $84,063 | - |
| Families | $61,471 | $81,801 |
| Households | $50,472 | $67,310 |
| Non Families | $31,512 | $40,284 |
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