Ashe County's 2026 population is estimated at 27,662, reflecting a 0.72% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Ashe County is the 73rd largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 27,226 and has grown 1.6% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 49.8 years
Female: 51.3 years
Male: 48.2 years
There are 22,403 adults, (7,343 of whom are seniors) in Ashe County.
Female: 13,703 (50.8%)
Male: 13,247 (49.2%)
The racial composition of Ashe County includes 92.83% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,019 | 92.83% |
| Two or more races | 1,087 | 4.03% |
| Other race | 314 | 1.17% |
| Black or African American | 272 | 1.01% |
| Native American | 139 | 0.52% |
| Asian | 119 | 0.44% |
Ashe County 's average per capita income is $38,815. Household income levels show a median of $56,866. The poverty rate stands at 13.49%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,667 | - |
| Families | $73,016 | $88,378 |
| Households | $56,866 | $73,848 |
| Non Families | $32,618 | $42,009 |
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