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Haywood County

Tennessee · 18,787 residents · 533.107 sq mi
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Haywood County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,414. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $87,100. The poverty rate of 26.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 25% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,787
−5%since 2000
from 19,797 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
35 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 37 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
+11%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K18K19K19K20K1990201020202024Haywood County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,414
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,671 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,047
+16%since 2000
from $14,669 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$598
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.4%
−27.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
38.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+12%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45.9%(9,088)
Black50.8%(10,066)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(524)
Asian0.1%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.6%(12,997)
2010
White, non-Hispanic44.8%(8,419)
Black50.2%(9,431)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(723)
Asian0.1%(21)
Other0.8%(158)
Diversity Score68%(12,774)
Diversity Score
68
+4%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+29%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% 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
11.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.9%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Haywood County, Tennessee?

Haywood County, Tennessee has about 18,787 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Haywood County, Tennessee?

The typical household in Haywood County, Tennessee earns about $32,414 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Haywood County, Tennessee expensive?

In Haywood County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $87,100, and the typical rent is about $598 a month.

How educated are people in Haywood County, Tennessee?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Haywood County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Haywood County, Tennessee?

About 26.6% of people in Haywood County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Haywood County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Haywood County, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 650 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9303.01Census Tract 9304Census Tract 9305Census Tract 9301Census Tract 9303.02Census Tract 9302
4 ZIP codes
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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