Time Zone: Haywood County lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Waynesville is the Seat for Haywood County.
Haywood County was founded in 1808 and was created by taking area from BuncombeCounty.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Haywood had a population of 57,109 people. This is an increase of 5.69% since the last Census (which gave a population of 54,033 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Haywood represented 0.67% of the total population of North Carolina, making it the state's 46th most populous county (out of 100 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 59,036 | +9.26% | +3.37% since 2009 |
2009 | 57,109 | +5.69% | +0.41% since 2008 |
2008 | 56,875 | +5.26% | +0.36% since 2007 |
2007 | 56,671 | +4.88% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 54,033 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Haywood County Census Page for Haywood County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Haywood County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Haywood County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Waynesville | 10,191 | 9,232 | 10.39% increase |
Canton | 3,855 | 4,029 | 4.32% decrease |
Clyde | 1,286 | 1,324 | 2.87% decrease |
Maggie Valley | 906 | 607 | 49.26% increase |
Websites for Haywood County
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