Ashe County , North Carolina
Population: 26,831 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $50,827 Home $221,900 Rent $774/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 26,831 residents, Ashe County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for North Carolina and neighboring counties alike.
$50,827
Median Income
household
$221,900
Home Value
median
$774/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $50,827 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,486 |
| Poverty Rate | 14.1% |
| Median Home Value | $221,900 |
| Median Gross Rent | $774/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 78.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.6% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 26,831 |
| Median Age | 49.8 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 22.4% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
36.3%
Obesity
14.0%
Diabetes
16.2%
Smoking
33.5%
High Blood Pressure
23.8%
No Physical Activity
25.2%
Depression
33.9%
Insufficient Sleep
81.4%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 66.8 · 67th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
39.82
🌀 Hurricane
63.50
🔥 Wildfire
47.87
❄️ Winter Storm
47.04
🌍 Earthquake
52.83
☀️ Drought
71.28
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