Hayesville is a tiny town located in the state of North Carolina. With a population of 478 people and four associated neighborhoods, Hayesville is the 488th largest community in North Carolina.

Hayesville real estate is some of the most expensive in North Carolina, although Hayesville house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.

In terms of college education, Hayesville is nearly on par with the US average for all cities of 21.84%: 18.81% of adults 25 and older in Hayesville have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.

The per capita income in Hayesville in 2022 was $18,703, which is low income relative to North Carolina and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $74,812 for a family of four. However, Hayesville contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

The people who call Hayesville home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Hayesville residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Hayesville include Irish, English, German, Scots-Irish, and Scottish.

The most common language spoken in Hayesville is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Spanish.