Ashe County | |
|---|---|
 Ashe County Courthouse in Jefferson | |
 Flag  Seal | |
 Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina | |
 North Carolina's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 36°26′N 81°30′W / 36.44°N 81.50°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  North Carolina |
| Founded | 1799 |
| Named for | Samuel Ashe |
| Seat | Jefferson |
| Largest community | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 429.37 sq mi (1,112.1 km2) |
| • Land | 426.26 sq mi (1,104.0 km2) |
| • Water | 3.11 sq mi (8.1 km2) 0.72% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 26,577 |
| • Estimate (2023) | 27,063 |
| • Density | 62.35/sq mi (24.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 5th |
| Website | www |
Ashe County (/ˈæʃ/ ASH) is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 26,577.[1] Its county seat is Jefferson.[2]
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