Demographics & People — Hayesville, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,110 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,500 |
| Median Age | 35.8 |
| Total Households | 323 |
| Family Households | 164 |
| Average Household Size | 3.17 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0932 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,023 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 288 |
| Other groups | 121 |
| American | 59 |
| Irish | 57 |
| German | 57 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
| English | 49 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 35 |
| Scottish | 34 |
| French (except Basque) | 16 |
Language
| English Only | 1,030 |
| Spanish | 27 |
| Population 5+ | 1,060 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 49 |
| Population 18+ | 493 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Hayesville, North Carolina.