Ashe County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37009 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 26,950 | — | #1,579 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $56,866 | -24.3% | #2,341 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 49.8 years | +28.0% | #237 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $243,100 | -13.8% | #949 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $859 | -26.1% | #1,682 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.5% | +7.1% | #1,640 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Ashe County has a population of 26,950, making it the #1,579 most populous county in the US. The median age is 49.8 years, which is 28.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Ashe County is $56,866, ranking #2,341 out of 3,222 counties — 24.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.5% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.
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The median home value in Ashe County is $243,100 (-13.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $859/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.4%.
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90.2% of residents in Ashe County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.7% below the national rate.
About Ashe County, North Carolina
Ashe County, North Carolina has a total population of 26,950, making it the 1,579th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Ashe County is 49.8 years, which is 28.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Ashe County is $56,866, which ranks #2,341 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 24.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.
The median home value in Ashe County is $243,100, 13.8% below the national median. Renters in Ashe County pay a median gross rent of $859 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Ashe County, 25.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 23.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.5 min.
Ashe County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (6.0%) and Two or More Races (1.4%).
All data for Ashe County, North Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.