Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 62,662 (100%) |
| Population Density | 113 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 18 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $61,912 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,367 |
| Median Home Value | $279,200 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 35,560 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 20,314 (57.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,809 (19.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 8,437 (23.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 27,123 |
| Average Household Size | 2.29 |
| Family Households | 17,553 (64.7%) |
The table below compares Haywood County to the other 100 counties and county equivalents 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 | # 45 | 56th |
| Population Density | # 53 | 48th |
| Median Household Income | # 46 | 55th |
| Per Capita Income | # 33 | 68th |
| Diversity Index | # 97 | 4th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.