Haywood County's estimated 2026 population is 16,667 with a growth rate of -1.27% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Haywood County is the 76th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 18,811 and has seen a growth of -11.4% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Haywood County includes 50.14% Black or African American, 43.55% White, 3.77% other race, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Black or African American (50.14%)
White (43.55%)
Other race (3.77%)
Two or more races (2.4%)
Asian (0.1%)
Native American (0.04%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 8,861 | 50.14% |
| White | 7,697 | 43.55% |
| Other race | 666 | 3.77% |
| Two or more races | 424 | 2.4% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.1% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.04% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Haywood County's average per capita income is $36,655. Household income levels show a median of $43,513. The poverty rate stands at 22.79%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $78,886 | - |
| Families | $60,900 | $75,884 |
| Households | $43,513 | $60,977 |
| Non Families | $26,755 | $33,071 |
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