Ashe County, North Carolina

Total Population: 26,831

County Seat: Jefferson

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Median Home Value

$221,900

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$50,827

Across all households

Median Age

49.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

22.4%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)91.2%
Hispanic or Latino5.8%
Two or More Races1.2%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.0%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Other Race0.1%

Under 18 Years

17.0%

65 Years and Over

27.0%

Male

49.3%

Female

50.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.3%

No Health Insurance

12.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

87.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

22.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$50,827

Mean Household Income

$68,596

Per Capita Income

$31,486

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.4%

In Labor Force (19–64)

71.2%

SNAP / Food Stamps

13.6%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$221,900

Median Rent

$774/mo

Total Housing Units

17,111

Owner-Occupied

78.4%

Renter-Occupied

21.6%

Vacancy Rate

29.9%

Married Couple Households

53.4%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.5%

Male Householder, No Partner

14.8%

Female Householder, No Partner

27.3%

Average Household Size

2.20

Broadband Internet Access

80.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

4.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37009.