Haywood County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Haywood County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37087
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 087
Geography
- Land Area
- 553.56 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.94 sq mi
- Total Area
- 554.50 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.558882
- Longitude
- -82.981307
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 61,807
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 50,780
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 59,297 | 95.9% |
| Hispanic | 2,506 | 4.1% |
| White | 56,761 | 91.8% |
| Black | 546 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 208 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 261 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 57 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 49,339 | 97.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,443 | 2.8% |
| White | 47,485 | 93.5% |
| Black | 827 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 404 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 590 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 34 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 62,662
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $60,944
- Poverty Rate
- 13.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 8,116
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 57,171 | 91.2% |
| Black | 567 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 229 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 43,192
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 12,016 | 27.8% |
| Republican | 15,102 | 35.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 15,779 | 36.5% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 20,238 | 46.9% |
| Female | 22,949 | 53.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 38,492 | 89.1% |
| Hispanic | 1,197 | 2.8% |
| Black | 439 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 244 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 26,614
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 61.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 24,123 | 62.7% |
| Hispanic | 511 | 42.7% |
| Black | 210 | 47.8% |
| Asian | 117 | 48.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 12,647 | 62.5% |
| Female | 13,965 | 60.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 10,792 (22.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 14,047 (29.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 35,560
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $286,745
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,066
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.0%
- Work From Home
- 9.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 24.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.