Ashe County, North Carolina

Ashe County
Ashe County Courthouse in Jefferson
Map of North Carolina highlighting Ashe County
Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina
Map of the United States highlighting North Carolina
North Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 36°26′36″N 81°29′58″W / 36.443469°N 81.499334°W / 36.443469; -81.499334
Country United States
State North Carolina
Founded1799
Named forSamuel Ashe
SeatJefferson
Largest communityJefferson
Area
 • Total429.37 sq mi (1,112.1 km2)
 • Land426.26 sq mi (1,104.0 km2)
 • Water3.11 sq mi (8.1 km2)  0.72%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total26,577
 • Density62.35/sq mi (24.07/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district5th
Websitewww.ashecountygov.com

Ashe County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. In 2020, 26,577 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Jefferson.

  1. "QuickFacts: Ashe County, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 17, 2024.

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