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The Town of Hayesville had a population of 1,208 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Hayesville ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and the lower quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in North Carolina. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Hayesville is located at latitude 35.0462 and longitude -83.818 in Clay County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Hayesville encompass a land area of 0.49 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Clay County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Town of Hayesville has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Hayesville is located within Township of Hayesville, a minor civil division (MCD) of Clay County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,208 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,899 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 15 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $55,625 |
| Per Capita Income | $18,553 |
| Median Home Value | $254,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 409 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 189 (46.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 131 (32.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 89 (21.8%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 320 |
| Average Household Size | 3.46 |
| Family Households | 196 (61.3%) |
The table below compares Hayesville to the other 776 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 425 | 45th |
| Population Density | # 47 | 94th |
| Median Household Income | # 452 | 42nd |
| Per Capita Income | # 722 | 7th |
| Diversity Index | # 666 | 14th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
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