With a population of 61,000, Haywood County is the third largest county in Western North Carolina. The county spans 546 miles and includes the Towns of Waynesville (County Seat), Canton, Maggie Valley, and Clyde.
Economic Indicators
Haywood County Economic Indicators are provided by the Haywood Chamber of Commerceon a quarterly basis. The reports include data such as home sales, employment, building permits, and retail sales. The data is sourced from a number of different sources and complied by SYNEVA Economics. Quarterly Statistics for 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 are available below.
Haywood County is part of the Asheville Metro Statistical Area(MSA) which includes a labor shed of 163,000 workers within 40 minutes. To learn more about the MSA CLICK HERE.
Quality of Life
Haywood County is an incredible place to live, work, and play. The quality of life attracts visitors year around. Haywood is within a day’s drive of 50% of the United States, making it a desirable location for businesses.
TheHaywood Chamber of Commerce enlistedSYNEVA Economicsto produce annual fact sheets on quality of life, climate, demographics, tax rates, transportation, education, workforce, and major employers. Access the Fact Sheets below