Haywood County's 2026 population is estimated at 16,667, reflecting a -1.27% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Haywood County is the 76th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 18,811 and has grown -11.4% since 2010.
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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