Jefferson, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Ashe County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
1,852
Population
878/sq mi density
$35,938
Median Income
$21,674 per capita
$186,300
Home Value
$371,767 Zillow
$688
Median Rent
28.9% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
122
Violent Crime/100K
1,404 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$35,938 median income, 4.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$186,300 home value, $688/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
122 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
1,852
Census 2023
Population Density
878
per square mile
Land Area
2.1
square miles (5.5 km²)
Median Age
50.1 yrs
29% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
45.7%
Male
54.3%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.6% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 7.6% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
91.1%
Black
1.6%
Hispanic
7.6%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 92.8% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 9% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
92.8%
Spanish
9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
6.3%
Veterans
2.6%
57% below US avg (6%)
Disability
20.5%
58% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
85.7%
6% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
14.3%
66% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.441
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 1,852 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 878 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 50.1 years |
Gender
| Male | 45.7% |
| Female | 54.3% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.1% |
| Black or African American | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 92.8% |
| Spanish | 9.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 6.3% |
| Veterans | 2.6% |
| Disability | 20.5% |
| Health Insurance | 85.7% |
| Uninsured | 14.3% |
| Broadband Access | 75.5% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.441 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 9, Nonmetro / Rural |