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Jefferson

County:
Ashe County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.113

Jefferson is a town located in Ashe County, North Carolina. Jefferson has a 2026 population of 1,658. It is also the county seat of Ashe County. Jefferson is currently growing at a rate of 0.3% annually and its population has increased by 1.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,628 in 2020.

The median household income in Jefferson is $40,590 with a poverty rate of 22.88%. The median age in Jefferson is 41.6 years: 36.7 years for males, and 49.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 92.2 males.

1.7K
Total Population
785
Density (mi²)
5 0.3%
Growth

Jefferson Population

Jefferson Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,65850.3%
20251,65350.3%
20241,64870.43%
20231,64140.24%
20221,637261.61%
20211,611-17-1.04%
20201,62800%
20191,53970.46%
20181,53290.59%
20171,523150.99%
20161,508-12-0.79%
20151,520-11-0.72%
20141,53180.53%
20131,523-55-3.49%
20121,578-2-0.13%
20111,580-31-1.92%
20101,60000%

Median Age

Overall: 41.6 years
Female: 49.1 years
Male: 36.7 years

Jefferson Adults

There are 1,468 adults, (563 of whom are seniors) in Jefferson.

Sex Ratio

Female: 970 (52%)
Male: 894 (48%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Jefferson includes 92.6% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,72692.6%
Two or more races975.2%
Other race201.07%
Black or African American180.97%
Native American30.16%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races733.92%
White522.79%
Other race201.07%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,67489.81%
Two or more races241.29%
Black or African American180.97%
Native American30.16%

Jefferson Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Jefferson 's average per capita income is $32,650. Household income levels show a median of $40,590. The poverty rate stands at 22.88%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$85,074-
Families$51,827$63,467
Households$40,590$48,333
Non Families$24,493$29,032

$32,650

Average Income

$40,590

Median Household Income

22.88%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)