Haywood County, North Carolina Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 45th-largest in North Carolina
The population of Haywood County, North Carolina is 62,432 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 45th-largest county in North Carolina. The median household income is $61,001, the median home value is $254,900, and the median age is 47.8.
The population of Haywood County has grown 7.0% since 2010 (58,930 → 63,048), a +0.48% annualized rate.
62,432
Population
+0.48%
Annual growth
113
People / sq mi
$61,001
Median Income
$254,900
Median Home Value
Haywood County covers 554 sq mi of land at 112.8 people per square mile.
About Haywood County, NC
Haywood County is a county in North Carolina with a population of 62,432. It ranks #45 among counties in North Carolina by population. The median age is 47.8, older than the national median. The population is 48.8% male and 51.2% female.
The median household income in Haywood County is $61,001, below the US median of $74,580. 7.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $254,900, with monthly rent averaging $1,052. The homeownership rate of 75.0% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Haywood County reflects 29.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.7% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 23.0 minutes each way.
Haywood County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Haywood County had a population of 58,930 in 2010 and 63,048 in 2024, a 7.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 63,048 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.49%.
63,048
Population (2024)
58,930
Population (2010)
63,048
Peak (2024)
0.49%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 58,930 |
| 2011 | 58,731 |
| 2012 | 58,666 |
| 2013 | 59,006 |
| 2014 | 59,192 |
| 2015 | 59,724 |
| 2016 | 60,493 |
| 2017 | 61,167 |
| 2018 | 62,170 |
| 2019 | 62,510 |
| 2020 | 62,218 |
| 2021 | 62,527 |
| 2022 | 62,595 |
| 2023 | 62,922 |
| 2024 | 63,048 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.9% |
| Black or African American | 1.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
47.8
Median Age
51.2%
Female
48.8%
Male
25.4%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 14.4% · Seniors (65+): 25.4%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $61,001$-8,903 vs state |
| Mean household income | $79,327 |
| Per-capita income | $35,580 |
| Poverty rate | 7.9%-1.5% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.9% |
| Employment-to-population | 53.6% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Haywood County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.3% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
2.6%
Carpool
79.0%
Public transit
7.7%
Work from home
23.0 min
Avg commute
Housing
$254,900$-4,500 vs state
Median home value
$1,052
Median rent
75.0%
Homeownership rate
35,307
Total housing units
75.8%
Occupied
24.2%
Vacant
25.0%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
88.7%
With health insurance
91.8%
With broadband internet
40.3%
Foreign-born
9.7%
Veterans (18+)
17.3%
With a disability
96.8%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
91.6%
High School+
29.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Haywood County, North Carolina has a population of 62,432 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 45th-largest county in North Carolina. Population density is 113 people per square mile.
The population of Haywood County has grown 7.0% since 2010 (58,930 → 63,048), a +0.48% annualized rate.
The median household income in Haywood County, North Carolina is $61,001, with mean (average) household income of $79,327 and per-capita income of $35,580. 7.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Haywood County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (91.9%), Hispanic or Latino (1.5%), Black or African American (1.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Haywood County, North Carolina is 47.8 years. Residents are 51.2% female and 48.8% male.
The median home value in Haywood County is $254,900 and median monthly rent is $1,052. 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 35,307 total housing units, 24.2% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Haywood County, North Carolina is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.9%.
Charlotte is among the largest cities associated with Haywood County, North Carolina, with a population of 886,283.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.