North Carolina

Haywood

62,089
2020 population
1810
first census record
22
census records

About Haywood

Haywood, North Carolina, first appears in the United States federal census in 1810, when it recorded a population of 2,780. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 62,089.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Thomas' Legion — Skirmish at Waynesville, and 29 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202062,089
201059,036
200054,033
199046,942
198046,495
197041,710
196039,711
195037,631
194034,804
193028,273
192023,496
191021,020
190016,222
189013,346
188010,271
18707,921
18605,801
18507,074
18404,975
18304,578
18204,073
18102,780
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Haywood

Military engagements that took place in Haywood, North Carolina.

Thomas' Legion — Skirmish at Waynesville
1865

Historic places in Haywood

National Register of Historic Places listings in Haywood, North Carolina.

Smathers, Frank, House
Waynesville
Boone-Withers House
Waynesville
Patton Farm
Phillipsville
Shackford Hall
Lake Junaluska
Shelton House
Waynesville
Canton Main Street Historic District
Canton
Way, Dr. J. Howell, House
Waynesville
Colonial Theater
Canton
Frog Level Historic District
Waynesville
Waynesville Main Street Historic District
Waynesville
Shook-Welch-Smathers House
Clyde
Spread Out Historic District
Waynesville
Francis Grist Mill
Waynesville
Lambeth Inn
Lake Junaluska
Masonic Hall
Waynesville
Citizens Bank and Trust Company Building, Former
Waynesville
US Post Office Building, Former
Waynesville
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Frequently asked about Haywood

When does Haywood first appear in the US census?
Haywood, North Carolina first appears in the federal census in 1810, with a recorded population of 2,780.
What is the population of Haywood?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Haywood had a recorded population of 62,089.
Were any battles fought in Haywood?
1 documented military engagement took place in Haywood, including Thomas' Legion — Skirmish at Waynesville.
How many historic places are in Haywood?
29 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Haywood, North Carolina.
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