Hayesville is a tiny town located in the state of North Carolina. With a population of 470 people and four associated neighborhoods, Hayesville is the 488th largest community in North Carolina. Hayesville has a large stock of pre-World War II architecture, making it one of the older and more historic towns in the country.

In Hayesville, just 12.80% of people have at least a bachelor's degree, which is quite a bit lower than the national average for cities and towns of 21.84%.

The per capita income in Hayesville in 2018 was $17,310, which is low income relative to North Carolina and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $69,240 for a family of four. Hayesville also has one of the higher rates of people living in poverty in the nation, with 38.20% of its population below the federal poverty line.

Hayesville is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. 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, German, English, Scottish, and French.

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