Ashe County, North Carolina Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Ashe County, North Carolina
Ashe County, North Carolina Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
26,950
Median Age
49.8
Male Median
48.2
Female Median
51.3
Ashe County, North Carolina Population Growth

Ashe County, North Carolina Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +0.6%%.
+0.6%% Growth
Ashe County, North Carolina Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Ashe County, North Carolina Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 49.8 | 26,950 |
| 2023 | 49.8 | 26,831 |
| 2022 | 49.6 | 26,759 |
| 2021 | 49.1 | 26,598 |
| 2020 | 48.6 | 27,009 |
| 2019 | 48.3 | 26,863 |
| 2018 | 47.7 | 26,786 |
| 2017 | 47.2 | 26,833 |
| 2016 | 46.9 | 26,992 |
| 2015 | 46.6 | 27,114 |
| 2014 | 46.4 | 27,173 |
| 2013 | 45.7 | 27,180 |
| 2012 | 45.4 | 27,099 |
| 2011 | 45.2 | 26,991 |
| 2010 | 44.6 | 26,787 |
Ashe County, North Carolina Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.0% |
| 5–17 | 12.9% |
| 18–24 | 6.4% |
| 25–34 | 10.2% |
| 35–54 | 23.2% |
| 55–64 | 16.0% |
| 65+ | 27.2% |
Dependency Ratios for Ashe County, North Carolina
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 79.0
- Youth Dependency:
- 30.2
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 48.8
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Ashe County, North Carolina
The median age in Ashe County, North Carolina is 49.8 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Ashe County, North Carolina is 26,950.
In Ashe County, North Carolina, seniors (ages 65+) make up 27.2% of the population, while children under 18 represent 12.9%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Ashe County, North Carolina is aging.