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Hayesville

North Carolina · 311 residents · 0.636 sq mi
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Hayesville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,063. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $134,400. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 58% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
311
+5%since 2000
from 297 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
489 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 467 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.8
+6%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1704537361K1K1990201020202024Hayesville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,063
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,122
+15%since 2000
from $12,281 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
46.3%
+31.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.504
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,400
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$605
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.0%
−27.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
42.2% rent
Vacancy rate
23.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.7%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.1
+103%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(299)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(1)
Diversity Score6.3%(20)
Diversity Score
6
+51%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+24%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.2%
−61.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
Female
63.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hayesville, North Carolina?

Hayesville, North Carolina has about 311 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hayesville, North Carolina earns about $19,063 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 $134,400, and the typical rent is about $605 a month.

How educated are people in Hayesville, North Carolina?

About 12.8% 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 46.3% 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 47 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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