Haywood County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37087 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 62,662 | — | #867 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,912 | -17.6% | #1,904 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.8 years | +22.9% | #373 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $279,200 | -1.0% | #735 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,067 | -8.3% | #795 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.1% | +4.2% | #1,557 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Haywood County has a population of 62,662, making it the #867 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.8 years, which is 22.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Haywood County is $61,912, ranking #1,904 out of 3,222 counties — 17.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.1% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.
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The median home value in Haywood County is $279,200 (-1.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,067/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.9%.
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88.6% of residents in Haywood County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.4% below the national rate.
About Haywood County, North Carolina
Haywood County, North Carolina has a total population of 62,662, making it the 867th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Haywood County is 47.8 years, which is 22.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Haywood County is $61,912, which ranks #1,904 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 17.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.
The median home value in Haywood County is $279,200, 1.0% below the national median. Renters in Haywood County pay a median gross rent of $1,067 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Haywood County, 29.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 12.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.0 min.
Haywood County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.0%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
All data for Haywood County, North Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.