Haywood City, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 180, Haywood City's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Haywood City is a small community located in Missouri, within Scott County. The total population is 180. It ranks as the 760th most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Haywood City is 32.7 years. This is 16% lower than the state median of 39.0 years. With 31.1% of the population under 18, Haywood City has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Haywood City is $37,857. This is 46% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 53% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 56.7%. This is 350% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Haywood City, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 87.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% higher than the state average of 68.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Haywood City is Black or African American, making up 53.3% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 25.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (25.6%) is well below the state average of 76.3%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (53.3% vs 10.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (21.1% vs 5.2%).

Education

14.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Haywood City, Missouri is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Missouri state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.