Ashe County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Ashe County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37009
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 009
Geography
- Land Area
- 426.27 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.11 sq mi
- Total Area
- 429.38 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.443469
- Longitude
- -81.499334
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 26,562
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 22,028
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 25,271 | 95.1% |
| Hispanic | 1,290 | 4.9% |
| White | 24,544 | 92.4% |
| Black | 237 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 107 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 68 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 21,260 | 96.5% |
| Hispanic | 773 | 3.5% |
| White | 20,729 | 94.1% |
| Black | 221 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 134 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 183 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 26,950
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $60,350
- Poverty Rate
- 13.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,590
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 25,019 | 92.8% |
| Black | 272 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 119 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 18,354
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,611 | 19.7% |
| Republican | 8,415 | 45.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 6,233 | 34.0% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 8,751 | 47.7% |
| Female | 9,602 | 52.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 16,509 | 89.9% |
| Hispanic | 495 | 2.7% |
| Black | 99 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 125 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 11,617
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 63.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 10,627 | 64.4% |
| Hispanic | 179 | 36.2% |
| Black | 38 | 38.4% |
| Asian | 79 | 63.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,656 | 64.6% |
| Female | 5,961 | 62.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,572 (27.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 5,363 (25.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 17,218
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $250,995
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $948
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.0%
- Work From Home
- 8.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 23.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.