Haywood County's estimated 2026 population is 63,300 with a growth rate of 0.2% 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 7.42% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Haywood County includes 91.86% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (91.86%)
Two or more races (5.24%)
Black or African American (1%)
Other race (0.91%)
Native American (0.58%)
Asian (0.41%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57,353 | 91.86% |
| Two or more races | 3,271 | 5.24% |
| Black or African American | 624 | 1% |
| Other race | 568 | 0.91% |
| Native American | 361 | 0.58% |
| Asian | 255 | 0.41% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Haywood County's average per capita income is $43,069. Household income levels show a median of $61,001. The poverty rate stands at 11.28%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,028 | - |
| Families | $81,941 | $95,869 |
| Households | $61,001 | $79,327 |
| Non Families | $34,502 | $46,329 |
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