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Hayesville

North Carolina · 461 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 $25,625. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $158,800. With a median age of 54.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 55% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
461
+55%since 2000
from 297 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
725 / sq mi
+55%since 2000
from 467 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.8
+27%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1704537361K1K1990201020202024Hayesville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,625
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,047
+14%since 2000
from $12,281 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.1%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,800
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$710
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.1%
−15.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
55.9% rent
Afford Score
6.2
+78%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(412)
Black1.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(24)
Asian0.9%(4)
Other2.6%(12)
Diversity Score23.4%(108)
Diversity Score
23
+461%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+23%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−19.0 ptssince 2011
from 20.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 41.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.0%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.2%
−51.8 ptssince 2013
from 76.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hayesville, North Carolina?

Hayesville, North Carolina has about 461 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hayesville, North Carolina earns about $25,625 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 $158,800, and the typical rent is about $710 a month.

How educated are people in Hayesville, North Carolina?

About 15.5% 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 35.1% 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 197 residents, a change of about 75 percent over that period.

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