Haywood County, Tennessee
Haywood County: county in Tennessee, United States
About
Haywood County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the population was 18,787 and a population density of 14 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 17,002 inhabitants. Its county seat is Brownsville. The county was created 203 years ago in 1822.
County Snapshot
Haywood County at a glance
Haywood County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
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Tennessee counties
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BrownsvillePopulation 9,232
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Quick Facts about Haywood County
| Population | 17,002 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Tennessee (United States) |
| Different from | Haywood County |
| Area | 1383 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.5832,-89.2838 |
| Named for | John Haywood |
| Capital | Brownsville |
| Establishment | January 01, 1823 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 00:07:44 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 12 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -10.5% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Haywood County is located at 35°34'60"N 89°17'2"W (35.5832200, -89.2838400). It has 5 neighbors: Fayette County, Hardeman County, Lauderdale County, Madison County and Tipton County.
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The largest city of Haywood County is Brownsville with a population of 9,232. Other cities include, Bradford population 974 and Stanton population 418. See all Haywood County cities & populated places.
Haywood County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Haywood County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Brownsville | 9,232 | Town in Haywood County, Tennessee, United States |
| Bradford | 974 | Town in Gibson County, Tennessee, United States |
| Stanton | 418 | Town in Tennessee |
- Brownsville
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Haywood County decreased by 10.5% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18,787 | - | census |
| 2011 | 18,546 | -1.3% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 18,276 | -1.48% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 18,234 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 18,235 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 18,036 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 17,822 | -1.2% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 17,607 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 17,347 | -1.5% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 17,304 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 17,002 | -1.78% | estimation process |
People born in Haywood County (6)
People born in Haywood County, including country singer, songwriter, author, actor, and radio host Alex Harvey, United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient Jesse Whitfield Covington, politician and diplomat Alfred Alexander Freeman, .
More notable people
- Thomas Mann (American politician in the state of Iowa) he was born in 15/12/1949
- Elbert Williams (American, head of the local NAACP, who was murdered for registering to vote) he was born in 01/01/1908
- Alline Bullock (American songwriter) she was born in 01/12/1936
Other places with the same name (1)
- Haywood County, North Carolina county in North Carolina, United States with a population of 62,972 people.
Tennessee Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | 936,017 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Davidson County | 694,176 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Nashville | 684,410 | The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area. |
| Memphis | 649,705 | The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area. |
| New South Memphis | 641,608 | This area of Memphis, situated in Shelby County at an elevation of 259 feet, is known for its rich musical heritage, particularly its influence on blues and rock and roll. |
| Knox County | 475,609 | County in Maine, United States |
| Hamilton County | 371,662 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Rutherford County | 339,261 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Williamson County | 245,348 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Montgomery County | 214,251 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Sumner County | 195,561 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Knoxville | 190,223 | The most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Chattanooga | 184,742 | The fourth most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Clarksville | 161,247 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Sullivan County | 158,755 | County in New York, United States |
| Murfreesboro | 150,757 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |