Hayesville, Franklin County, North Carolina Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Hayesville, North Carolina, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Hayesville, North Carolina. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Hayesville, North Carolina. The estimated population of Hayesville, North Carolina is 2,453 people, with a median age of 38.5.

We can look at the total population in Hayesville over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,453
+1.28%
+16.81%
2020
2,422
+17.52%
-
2019
2,061
-1.25% -
2018
2,087
-0.62% -
2017
2,100
- -

Population of Hayesville, North Carolina by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
66.5%
59.6%
+11.58%
Black/African American
30.7%
33.6%
-8.63%
Native
0%
0.6%
-100.00%
Hispanic
1.6%
6.2%
-74.19%
Asian
0%
0%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.2%
0%
0.00%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Hayesville, North Carolina by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.5 -12.7% 37 -17.41% 38.8 -2.27%
2020 44.1 -3.71% 44.8 -2.4% 39.7 -12.94%
2019 45.8 +0.22% 45.9 -5.17% 45.6 +3.64%
2018 45.7 -4.99% 48.4 -3.2% 44 -6.38%
2017 48.1 - 50 - 47 -

The median age of Hayesville, North Carolina gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 44 +222.26% 148 -26.87% 233 73
10 to 19 82 +142.33% 77 +84.27% 259 153
20 to 29 35 -124.33% 94 +129.47% 25 249
30 to 39 102 +37.74% 145 +25.28% 134 176
40 to 49 240 -38.52% 169 -5.5% 157 143
50 to 59 236 +30.42% 174 -55% 271 92
60 to 69 151 -23.1% 155 -12.54% 116 78
70+ 115 -26.71% 133 +68.47% 83 211

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Hayesville, North Carolina is $44,661.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Hayesville.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $57,118.00
  • 45 to 64
    $42,667.00
  • 65 and over
    $38,535.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Hayesville, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Hayesville, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Hayesville, North Carolina is currently $62,221.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

0.74% of households in Hayesville are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Hayesville against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    23.04%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.81%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    22.08%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.40%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    7.32%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.60%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.74%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Hayesville is $23,189.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Hayesville by the total population of Hayesville.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Hayesville, North Carolina, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Hayesville to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    10.26%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.81%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18.88%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    49.30%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.75%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Hayesville that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Hayesville over the age of 16 is 1,828.

Of those people, a total of 65.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Hayesville is 58.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 93 20.40% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 111 90.10% 52.00%
25 to 29 years 163 92.60% 18.50%
30 to 34 years 115 84.30% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 335 98.20% 12.80%
45 to 54 years 364 72.50% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 159 76.70% 6.60%
60 to 64 years 50 46.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 242 31.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 196 5.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Hayesville. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,225 64.50% 14.70%
Black or African American 574 65.20% 3.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 29 100.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 20 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,205 63.90% 15.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Hayesville as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Hayesville is 1,063, with median earnings of $31,948.00.

Women in Hayesville, North Carolina earning approximately 83.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,063 $31,948.00
Male 487 $36,723.00
Female 576 $30,714.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 72 $9,783.00
Business and Financial 92 $113,083.00
Computer and Mathematical 12 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 18 $0.00
Legal 22 $0.00
Educational and Library 34 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 11 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 12 $0.00
Healthcare Support 60 $31,622.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 149 $40,020.00
Food Preparation and Serving 27 $41,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 83 $30,208.00
Personal Care and Service 18 $0.00
Sales 79 $30,991.00
Office and Administrative Support 51 $50,069.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 19 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 24 $37,692.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 23 $0.00
Production 115 $35,285.00
Transportation and Material Moving 12 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 6 $0.00 66 $9,457.00
Business and Financial 18 $0.00 74 $113,458.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 12 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 18 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 22 $0.00
Educational and Library 16 $0.00 18 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 11 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 12 $0.00
Healthcare Support 9 $0.00 51 $31,318.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 110 $40,820.00 39 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 14 $0.00 13 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 55 $42,670.00 28 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 18 $0.00
Sales 22 $43,929.00 57 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 0 $0.00 51 $50,069.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 19 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 24 $37,692.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 23 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 70 $35,965.00 45 $24,375.00
Transportation and Material Moving 12 $0.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 942 households in Hayesville, with an average household size of 2.6 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 583 families in Hayesville with an average family size of 3.25 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 367 61 155 359
Average Household Size 3.36 2.54 3.72 1.36
Total Families 367 61 155 0
Average Household Size 3.28 2.54 3.45 0

Poverty

Of the 583 families in Hayesville, 4.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Hayesville:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,144 housing units in Hayesville, North Carolina.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 942 82.34%
Vacant 202 17.66%

17.22% of the total 1,144 housing units in Hayesville are rental units. This is approximately 197 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 673 are occupied by the owner - or 58.83% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Hayesville is $846.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Hayesville that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    72
  • Less than $500
    8
  • $500 to $999
    167
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    22
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Hayesville is $111,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Hayesville that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    86
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    153
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    250
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    36
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    119
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    16
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    13
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Hayesville. The chart below shows the number of properties in Hayesville that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    132
  • 1940 to 1949
    54
  • 1950 to 1959
    110
  • 1960 to 1969
    94
  • 1970 to 1979
    182
  • 1980 to 1989
    172
  • 1990 to 1999
    202
  • 2000 to 2009
    93
  • 2010 to 2013
    105
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Hayesville that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    45
  • 1 vehicle available
    186
  • 2 vehicles available
    433
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    278

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Hayesville get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Hayesville that commute to work in a particular way.

32.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Hayesville.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    0
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    46
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    75
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    28
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    224
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    41
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    188
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    28
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    26
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    102
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    136
  • 90 or more minutes
    0

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Hayesville, North Carolina in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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