Haywood County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Haywood County, Tennessee has a population of 17,475, the 74th most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $50,472 and the median home value is $152,400. The poverty rate is 21.5%.

Haywood County Quick Facts

Population 17,475

Median Household Income $50,47290% MOE ±$5,777

Median Home Value $152,40090% MOE ±$18,940

Poverty Rate 21.5%90% MOE ±3.5 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.9%90% MOE ±1.7 pts

Median Age 43.2 years90% MOE ±0.5 years

Homeownership Rate 60.7%90% MOE ±3.1 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 14.4%90% MOE ±2.1 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 83.2%

Cities/Places 3

Population 17,475 74th of 95

Median Income $50,472 27% lower than state

Poverty Rate 21.5%

Unemployment 5.9%

How Haywood County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	17,623	17,475	-0.8%
Median household income	$46,650	$50,472	No clear change (+8.2%)
Median home value¹	$123,932	$152,400	+23.0%
Median gross rent	$801	$762	No clear change (-4.9%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Haywood

$50,472

$69,595

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Haywood

$152,400

$286,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 25.9%

$25K-$50K 23.5%

$50K-$100K 28.7%

$100K+ 21.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.9%

$10K-$15K

10.3%

$15K-$20K

6.3%

$20K-$25K

3.3%

$25K-$30K

4.8%

$30K-$35K

4.2%

$35K-$40K

3.2%

$40K-$45K

6.7%

$45K-$50K

4.6%

$50K-$60K

8.7%

$60K-$75K

10.2%

$75K-$100K

9.8%

$100K-$125K

9.8%

$125K-$150K

4.7%

$150K-$200K

3.5%

$200K+

3.8%

Employment

5.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

56.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 60.7%

Renter 39.3%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $762/mo 18.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.9%

18-34

19.3%

35-54

23.2%

55-74

27.7%

75+

8.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 46 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Haywood County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Brownsville	9,622	$43,494	25.7%	$158,100
Stanton	704	$61,618	14.0%	$172,900
Dancyville	53	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Haywood County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 17,475. It is the 74th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Haywood County is 43.2 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Haywood County is $50,472. This is 27% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 37% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.5%. This is 56% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. 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 5.9%. This is 25% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $152,400. Housing costs are 47% lower than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 60.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% lower than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Haywood County is Black or African American, making up 48.8% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 43.0%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (48.8% vs 15.4%). The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.9%.

Education

14.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Haywood County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Tennessee and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Haywood County, Tennessee?

Haywood County has a population of 17,475, making it the 74th most populous county in Tennessee.

What is the median income in Haywood County?

The median household income in Haywood County is $50,472 with a poverty rate of 21.5%.

How many cities are in Haywood County, Tennessee?

Haywood County contains 3 Census-designated places.