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Population Review

Ashe County, NC — Population & Demographics

Ashe County, NC has a population of 26,831. The median household income is $50,827 and the median age is 49.8.

26,831

Population

$50,827

Median Income

$221,900

Median Home Value

49.8

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White94.0%
Black or African American1.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$50,827

Median Household Income

$31,486

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment

Housing

$221,900

Median Home Value

$774

Median Rent

78.4%

Homeownership

Education

87.5%

High School+

22.4%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Ashe County, NC has a population of 26,831 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Ashe County, NC is $50,827.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.