Haywood County's 2026 population is estimated at 63,300, reflecting a 0.2% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Haywood County is the 45th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 58,930 and has grown 7.42% since 2010.
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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