Ashe County, North Carolina
Ashe County: county in North Carolina, United States
About
Ashe County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 27,281 and a population density of 25 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 27,166 inhabitants. Its county seat is Jefferson. The county was created 227 years ago in 1798.
County Snapshot
Ashe County at a glance
Ashe County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
North Carolina counties
100
Open related pagesLargest city
JeffersonPopulation 1,534
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Ashe County
| Population | 27,166 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| Different from | Asheville |
| Twitter username | ashecogov |
| Area | 1105 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.7% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.3% |
| Easternmost point | Point(-81.2393 36.3702) |
| Northernmost point | Point(-81.6776 36.5879) |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.4342,-81.5003 |
| Named for | Samuel Ashe |
| Altitude | 2,854 feet / 870 meters |
| Capital | Jefferson |
| Establishment | January 01, 1799 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 17:15:11 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 25 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.42% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 74℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Ashe County is located at 36°26'3"N 81°30'1"W (36.4341600, -81.5003400). It has 5 neighbors: Alleghany County, Watauga County, Wilkes County, Johnson County and Grayson County.
Ashe County map
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The largest city of Ashe County is Jefferson with a population of 1,534. Other cities include, West Jefferson population 1,313 and Lansing population 154. See all Ashe County cities & populated places.
Ashe County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ashe County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 1,534 | Town in North Carolina, USA |
| West Jefferson | 1,313 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Lansing | 154 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind around 9 mph.
7-Day Forecast- West Jefferson
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- Lansing
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Ashe County decreased by 0.42% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27,281 | - | census |
| 2011 | 26,986 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 26,924 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 26,840 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 26,764 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 26,628 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 26,600 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 26,787 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 27,099 | 1.15% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 27,203 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 27,166 | -0.14% | estimation process |
People born in Ashe County (1)
American politician (1852-1927) Nathan T. Hopkins was born in Ashe County
North Carolina Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wake County | 1,132,271 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Mecklenburg County | 1,128,945 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Charlotte | 900,350 | The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area. |
| Guilford County | 540,521 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Raleigh | 474,414 | The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education. |
| Forsyth County | 383,843 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| West Raleigh | 338,759 | A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina. |
| Cumberland County | 336,364 | County in Maine, United States |
| Durham County | 327,306 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Greensboro | 297,878 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area. |
| Durham | 285,897 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area. |
| Buncombe County | 263,477 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Winston-Salem | 248,112 | The fifth most populous city in North Carolina. |
| Union County | 244,562 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| New Hanover County | 236,613 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Gaston County | 226,568 | County in North Carolina, United States |