Haywood County, North Carolina
Haywood County is home to 62,662 people. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line, close to the North Carolina rate (13.0%). The median household income is $61,912.
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| Measure | Value | North Carolina | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 62,662 | 10,730,404 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $61,912 | $72,388 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 13.1% | 13.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 19.2% | 17.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 11.4% | 9.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.5% | 35.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $279,200 | $288,900 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,067 | $1,228 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 51.6% | 48.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 2.8% | 9.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 47.8 years | 39.1 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Buncombe County
- Henderson County
- Jackson County
- Madison County
- Swain County
- Transylvania County
- Cocke County, Tennessee
- Sevier County, Tennessee
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.