County · Tennessee
Haywood County, Tennessee
Haywood County, Tennessee. Haywood County had 17,042 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.6% since 2020, while Tennessee grew 5.8%. It holds 3 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 47075.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
17,042
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 17,864 · ACS 2020-2024: 17,475
Median household income
$50,472
±$5,777 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$152,400
±$18,940 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$762
±$45 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
How many people live in Haywood County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 17,864 residents in Haywood County. The Census Bureau estimates 17,042 for July 1, 2025, down 4.6% since 2020, while Tennessee grew 5.8%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 17,475 over 533 square miles of land.
| Measure | Haywood County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 17,475 | 7,066,383 | −148 |
| Households | 7,167±228 | 2,824,277 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.41±0.08 | 2.45 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,260±29 | 3,143,670 | −160 |
Haywood County's population since 2000
From 19,797 in 2000 to 17,042 in 2025: down 13.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Haywood County?
Haywood County holds 3 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Brownsville with 9,301 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Brownsville | 9,788 | $43,494 |
|---|---|---|
| StantonGEOID 4770820 | 417 | $61,618 |
| DancyvilleGEOID 4719360 | 85 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Haywood County?
The median resident of Haywood County is 43.2 years old; 21.9% are under 18 and 21.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 48.8%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 43.1%. 1.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Haywood County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.2±0.5 | 38.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.9% | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.0%±0.2 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.8% | 7.4% | +0.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 43.1%±0.2 pts | 71.0% | −0.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 48.8%±1.4 pts | 15.4% | −2.0 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 1.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.6%±1.1 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.5%±0.7 pts | 6.1% | −1.9 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.3%±1.4 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.9%±1.1 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 23.4%±2.4 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.3%±2.1 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.2%±2.5 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.5%±2.3 pts | 31.1% | +3.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.2%±1.2 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9%±1.4 pts | 3.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Haywood County earn?
Half of Haywood County's 7,167 households earn less than $50,472 a year (±$5,777), against $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $46,649 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Haywood County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,472±$5,777 | $69,595 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $67,310±$5,790 | $96,820 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,041±$1,978 | $39,437 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 21.5%±3.5 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 32.4%±8.3 pts | 18.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 24.7%±3.5 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.8%±3.0 pts | 89.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Haywood County?
Owners occupy 60.7% of Haywood County's occupied homes and renters 39.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $152,400 by its owner (±$18,940). The median renter pays $762 a month including utilities, and 43.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Haywood County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $152,400±$18,940 | $286,700 | +$28,469 |
| Median gross rent | $762±$45 | $1,189 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.2%±8.7 pts | 39.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,216±$61 | $1,566 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 60.7%±3.8 pts | 66.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,260±29 | 3,143,670 | −160 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.2%±1.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.9%±3.9 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.9%±3.0 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 11.0%±2.4 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.0%±2.0 pts | 5.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Haywood County building?
Builders took permits for 82 new housing units across Haywood County in 2025 (10 single-family), 4.8 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Haywood County get to work?
80.9% of Haywood County's workers drive alone and 5.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.9%.
| Measure | Haywood County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.5%±2.8 pts | 62.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9%±1.7 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.9%±3.8 pts | 75.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.1%±2.9 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 2.1%±1.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.5%±2.3 pts | 12.9% | +4.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.7 min±2.1 | 25.7 min | +3.2 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Haywood County's census tracts?
Haywood County is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $38,969 (Tract 9303.02) to $62,969 (Tract 9305).
| Tract 930147075930100 | 2,663±440 | $54,847 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 930247075930200 | 1,542±323 | $56,250 |
| Tract 9303.0147075930301 | 4,099±383 | $48,438 |
| Tract 9303.0247075930302 | 2,646±261 | $38,969 |
| Tract 930447075930400 | 3,825±409 | $42,826 |
| Tract 930547075930500 | 2,700±324 | $62,969 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Haywood County compare with Tennessee's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 74th of 95 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 94th of 95 |
| Residents per square mile | 88th of 95 |
| Median household income | 80th of 95 |
| Median home value | 83rd of 95 |
| Median gross rent | 67th of 95 |
| Poverty rate | 9th of 95 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 70th of 95 |
| Median age | 40th of 95 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Haywood County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.