Ashe County, NC — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
26,831
Male
13,232
49.3%
Female
13,599
50.7%
Median Age
49.8 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.2
Foreign Born
3.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher17.2%
High School or Higher41.0%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
5.4%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
9.6%
Married
51.6%
Ashe County, NC has a population of 26,831 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 49.8 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 94.0% of the population. 17.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 3.0% of residents are foreign-born.