Hayesville is a town located in Clay County North Carolina. Hayesville has a 2024 population of 485. Hayesville is currently growing at a rate of 1.46% annually and its population has increased by 6.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 456 in 2020.
The average household income in Hayesville is $39,153 with a poverty rate of 38.2%. The median age in Hayesville is 42.5 years: 27.9 years for males, and 59.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hayesville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 568 | 90.3% |
| Two or more races | 29 | 4.61% |
| Black or African American | 17 | 2.7% |
| Other race | 14 | 2.23% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 245 | 2.24 | 40.4 | 59.6 |
| Non Family | 150 | 1.79 | 21.3 | 78.7 |
| Married | 61 | 3.03 | 75.4 | 24.6 |
| Female | 30 | 2.53 | 70 | 30 |
| Male | 4 | 5.25 | 0 | 100 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.24
Average Household Size
40.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 62 | 14.69% |
| Associates Degree | 28 | 6.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 37 | 8.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 17 | 4.03% |
| High School Graduate | 144 | 34.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54 | 12.8% |
| Some College | 80 | 18.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 350 | 285 | 49 |
| Hispanic | 49 | 0 | 0 |
| Black | 14 | 12 | 3 |
| Other Race | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 9 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 85.71%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 21.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $56,250 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,563 | $0 | $62,083 |
| High School Graduate | $19,375 | $19,250 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $11,774 | $11,815 | $0 |
| Overall | $13,750 | $14,000 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $35,208 | $0 |
$13,750
Average Earnings
$14,000
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.82% of Hayesville residents speak only English, while 9.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 445 | 145 | 32.58% |
| Hispanic | 48 | 48 | 100% |
| Other | 14 | 14 | 100% |
| Black | 11 | 8 | 72.73% |
| Multiple | 19 | 1 | 5.26% |
38.2%
Overall Poverty Rate
40.8%
Male Poverty Rate
35.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hayesville is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hayesville is Multiple, with 5.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 53.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 51.66%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 80.18% |
| Some College | 34.02% |
| High School | 28.28% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 20.83% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 35.71% |
| Female Employed | 21.43% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,806 | $56,272 |
| Households | - | $39,153 |
| Married Families | $51,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $13,929 | $28,251 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
25.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.2%
Male Marriage Rate
23.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
49
Number of Veterans
47
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 22 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 75+ | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42 | 9.35% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 30.77% |
| Black | 3 | 17.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
43.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.3%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.4%
Labor Force Participation
44.1%
Employment Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
37.2%
Born in Hayesville
92.05%
Native Born
7.95%
Foreign Born
7.15%
Non Citizen
0.79%
Naturalized
92.05% of Hayesville residents were born in the United States, with 37.2% having been born in North Carolina. 7.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 522 | 8 | 1.56% |
| 2028 | 514 | 7 | 1.38% |
| 2027 | 507 | 8 | 1.6% |
| 2026 | 499 | 7 | 1.42% |
| 2025 | 492 | 7 | 1.44% |
| 2024 | 485 | 7 | 1.46% |
| 2023 | 478 | 7 | 1.49% |
| 2022 | 471 | 6 | 1.29% |
| 2021 | 465 | 9 | 1.97% |
| 2020 | 456 | -32 | -6.56% |
| 2019 | 488 | 7 | 1.46% |
| 2018 | 481 | 3 | 0.63% |
| 2017 | 478 | 15 | 3.24% |
| 2016 | 463 | -5 | -1.07% |
| 2015 | 468 | 8 | 1.74% |
| 2014 | 460 | 4 | 0.88% |
| 2013 | 456 | -2 | -0.44% |
| 2012 | 458 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 458 | 3 | 0.66% |
| 2010 | 455 | 0 | 0% |