As per the most recent official census data available (2011), the population of Khawzawl town was approximately 11,022. With its elevation to a district headquarters in 2019, the population has likely grown as administrative and commercial opportunities have expanded.
The population is largely composed of ethnic Mizos. The society is heavily Christian, with the Presbyterian Church being the largest denomination, alongside the Baptist Church, United Pentecostal Church, and the Salvation Army. Mizo is the lingua franca and the primary language spoken in homes, while English is widely understood and used in administration and education.
Khawzawl boasts a high literacy rate, mirroring the state average which is well above 90%. Gender parity is historically strong in Mizo society, with women playing highly active roles in the local economy, agriculture, and community life.