Ashe County, NC is a vibrant rural community located in the Appalachian region of North Carolina. It is home to a population of 26,598 people and has a population density of 64 people per square mile. This area has plenty to offer its residents with year-round outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, kayaking, camping and fishing. Local businesses include Ashe County Cheese Factory which serves award-winning cheeses, the Ashe Arts Center that provides art classes and downtown West Jefferson's unique shops. Local organizations such as The Ashe Civic Club provide valuable services while local sporting events like The High Country Shootout bring together all members of the county for a day of fun and family friendly activities.
The population in Ashe County is 26,598. There are 63 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ashe County is 49.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ashe County is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Ashe County
- 59.9% are married
- 11.3% are divorced
- 26.4% are married with children
- 12.2% have children, but are single
Race in Ashe County
- 92.5% are White
- 0.8% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 5.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander