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Hayesville, NC vs West Jefferson, NC

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- West Jefferson is 0% more densely populated than Hayesville.
- People are 38.0% more likely to be married in West Jefferson.
- The Median Age is 1.6 years younger in West Jefferson.
 Hayesville, NCWest Jefferson, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock1,446329,725,481
 Female Population53.0%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock43.438.4
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 Population - 2010455  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock1,081285,036,114
 Population - 1990279  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock21.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now78.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock667.693.4
 Land Area0.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Hayesville, NCWest Jefferson, NCUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.7%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 208.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 349.7%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 545.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock4.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 6411.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.8%9.6%
 Age 75 to 848.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock6.4%1.9%
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 Race
 Hayesville, NCWest Jefferson, NCUnited States
 White85.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock9.1%12.2%
 Asian0.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races7.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock3.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Hayesville, NCWest Jefferson, NCUnited States
 Married Population36.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock46.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock50.3%50.2%
 Never Married34.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock15.8%10.8%
 Widowed17.1%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.482.60
 Households182  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock27480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children18.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock45.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households102  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock10.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.5%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Hayesville    3 Reviews
peter · Hayesville, NC
One of the best places in the world.
Over 6 years ago

Lived here since 2011 and moved from southeast Florida after years on Long Island, NY. Small towns are the "real" America. My wife and I are both immigrants and have  More

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Donald · Ogden, UT
Access to healthcare e
Over 11 years ago

Healthcare is very limited compared to more populated areas. Additionally, we are located a distance from major air  More

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Doris · Lake Worth, FL
Maggie Valley, N.C.
Over 19 years ago

Would like more information on Maggie Valley N.C. taxes, senior discounts, cost of living, state income tax, crime, climate,quality of  More

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Reviews for West Jefferson    1 Reviews
Solo · Angier, NC
Shortage of year-round housing
Over 12 years ago

West Jefferson is a nice town with basic shopping facilities, family restaurants, library. But, the housing situation is a bit lacking. Most of the newer houses in the  More

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