Haywood County, North Carolina

Total Population: 62,432

County Seat: Waynesville

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Median Home Value

$254,900

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$61,001

Across all households

Median Age

47.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

29.4%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)90.9%
Hispanic or Latino4.7%
Two or More Races2.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.0%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%
Other Race0.1%

Under 18 Years

17.8%

65 Years and Over

25.4%

Male

48.8%

Female

51.2%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.6%

No Health Insurance

11.3%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

29.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$61,001

Mean Household Income

$79,327

Per Capita Income

$35,580

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.3%

In Labor Force (19–64)

74.8%

SNAP / Food Stamps

12.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$254,900

Median Rent

$1,052/mo

Total Housing Units

35,307

Owner-Occupied

75.0%

Renter-Occupied

25.0%

Vacancy Rate

24.2%

Married Couple Households

49.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

27.7%

Average Household Size

2.31

Broadband Internet Access

82.9%

Housing Built Since 2010

7.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37087.