Hayesville town, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Hayesville town is a small community located in North Carolina, within Franklin County. The total population is 1,110. It ranks as the 434th most populous out of 774 cities and towns in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hayesville town is 35.6 years. This is 9% lower than the state median of 39.1 years. With 30.8% of the population under 18, Hayesville town has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hayesville town is $52,875. This is 24% lower than the state median of $69,904. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 33% lower. The poverty rate stands at 24.2%. This is 84% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 0.0%. This is 100% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $217,400. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $259,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.1x. 53.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% lower than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Hayesville town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.6%. The Black or African American population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 20.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 10.9%.

Education

18.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 34.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 78.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hayesville town, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 774 Census-designated places in North Carolina. For official data, visit data.census.gov.