Ashe County, North Carolina
Total Population: 26,831
County Seat: Jefferson
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
87.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
22.4%
Enrolled in College (18+)
3.2%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.