Haywood County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47075 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,475 | — | #2,014 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $50,472 | -32.8% | #2,746 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.2 years | +11.1% | #1,169 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $152,400 | -45.9% | #2,200 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $762 | -34.5% | #2,401 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.5% | +70.7% | #2,796 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Haywood County has a population of 17,475, making it the #2,014 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.2 years, which is 11.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Haywood County is $50,472, ranking #2,746 out of 3,222 counties — 32.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.5% and unemployment stands at 5.9%.
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The median home value in Haywood County is $152,400 (-45.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $762/mo and the homeownership rate is 60.7%.
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88.7% of residents in Haywood County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.3% below the national rate.
About Haywood County, Tennessee
Haywood County, Tennessee has a total population of 17,475, making it the 2,014th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Haywood County is 43.2 years, which is 11.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Haywood County is $50,472, which ranks #2,746 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 32.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9%.
The median home value in Haywood County is $152,400, 45.9% below the national median. Renters in Haywood County pay a median gross rent of $762 per month. The homeownership rate is 60.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Haywood County, 14.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 57.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.1 min.
Haywood County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 48.8% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (43.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.8%).
All data for Haywood County, Tennessee 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.