Jefferson, North Carolina
Jefferson: Town in North Carolina, USA
About
Jefferson is a town located in the county of Ashe in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,611 and a population density of 298 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,534 inhabitants.
The town was created 225 years ago in 1798.
Quick Facts about Jefferson
| Population : | 1,534 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Ashe County |
| Postal code : | 28640 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 336 |
| Area : | 5.4 km2 |
| Named for : | Thomas Jefferson |
| Altitude : | 2,920 feet / 890 meters |
| Capital city : | Jefferson is capital of Ashe County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1799 (225 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 08:19:24 (24th April 2024) |
| Density : | 284 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.02% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Jefferson is located at 36°25'13"N 81°28'24"W (36.4204000, -81.4734400).
Jefferson map
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- Official Website
Official website of Jefferson
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Jefferson decreased by 5.02% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,611 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,581 | -1.9% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,578 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,523 | -3.61% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,531 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,520 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,510 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,522 | 0.79% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,531 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,533 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,534 | 0.07% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Jefferson
1 Museum of Ashe County History
301 E Main St, Jefferson, NC 28640, United States ➦ Show Map
☎ +13368461904 🔗 Url
Other Places in Jefferson
1 NC Forest Service Ashe County
629 Ashe Central School Rd, Jefferson, NC 28640, United States ➦ Show Map
☎ +13369822471 🔗 Url
People born in Jefferson (1)
American politician Steve Goss was born in Jefferson
Schools in Jefferson
College & universities near Jefferson, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 197869 | Appalachian State University | Boone (NC) | 28608 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Jefferson, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WNS | Winston-Salem, North Carolina | 100 West 5th Street | BUS |
| UWS | Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car | 601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr | BUS |
Post offices near Jefferson
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Post Office | Jefferson (NC) | 28640 |
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- Jefferson , Wisconsin city in and county seat of Jefferson County, Wisconsin with a population of 1,225 people.
- Jefferson , South Dakota city in South Dakota, United States with a population of 1,159 people.
- Jefferson , New Hampshire town in New Hampshire, United States with a population of 1,049 people.
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- Jefferson , Minnesota unincorporated community in Houston County, Minnesota with a population of 127 people.
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Other cities in Ashe County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ashe County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| West Jefferson | 1,313 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Lansing | 154 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Jefferson distances to largest North Carolina cities
