North Carolina Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 26,950 (100%) |
| Population Density | 63 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 17 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $56,866 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,675 |
| Median Home Value | $243,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,218 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,685 (56.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,516 (14.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 5,017 (29.1%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 12,201 |
| Average Household Size | 2.17 |
| Family Households | 8,349 (68.4%) |
The table below compares Ashe County to the other 100 counties and county equivalents in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 74 | 27th |
| Population Density | # 74 | 27th |
| Median Household Income | # 68 | 33rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 53 | 48th |
| Diversity Index | # 99 | 2nd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
