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Hayesville

North Carolina · 470 residents (2025 est.) · 0.636 sq mi
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Hayesville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,625. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 911 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $254,700. The poverty rate of 24.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 101%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,208
+307%since 2000
from 297 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,899 / sq mi
+307%since 2000
from 467 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.8
−17%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:470 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1704537361K1K1990201020202024Hayesville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,625
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,553
+51%since 2000
from $12,281 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.8%
+32.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
−15%since 2010
from 0.504 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$254,700
+101%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$499
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
40.9% rent
Vacancy rate
21.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+32%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
76
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(291)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(12)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(1,115)
Black1.8%(22)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(58)
Diversity Score18.2%(219)
Diversity Score
18
+336%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.8%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+46%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.9%
+23.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−20.5 ptssince 2011
from 20.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2011
from 41.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.5%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.8%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
Female
53.4%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2012
from 18.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.1%
−61.9 ptssince 2013
from 76.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.9%
+38.2 ptssince 2017
from 53.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2016
from 95.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2016
from 4.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hayesville, North Carolina?

Hayesville, North Carolina has about 1,208 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hayesville, North Carolina?

The typical household in Hayesville, North Carolina earns about $55,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hayesville, North Carolina expensive?

In Hayesville, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $254,700, and the typical rent is about $499 a month.

How educated are people in Hayesville, North Carolina?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Hayesville, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hayesville, North Carolina?

About 24.2% of people in Hayesville, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hayesville, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Hayesville, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 944 residents, a change of about 358 percent over that period.

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