Ashe County North Carolina History Law And Government

In 1849 the southwestern part of Ashe County was combined with parts of Caldwell County, Wilkes County, and Yancey County to form Watauga County. In 1859Events January 2 Erastus Beadle publishes The Dime Book of Practical Etiquette''. February 14 Oregon is admitted as the 33rd U. February 16 George Washington Gale Ferris Jr born February 16, 1859 Galesburg, Knox, IL March 26 French amateur astronomer clai the eastern part of the remainder of Ashe County became Alleghany CountyAlleghany County is a county located in the U. State of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population is 10,677. Its county seat is Sparta 6. History The county was formed in 1859 from the eastern part of Ashe County, North Carolina. It was named for the All.

2 Law and government

Ashe County is a member of the regional High Country Council of GovernmentsThe High Country Council of Governments is one of the 17 regional North Carolina Councils of Governments Region D established by the North Carolina General Assembly for the purpose of regional planning and administration. Headquartered in Boone, North Car.

3 Geography

According to the U.S. Census BureauThe United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. Its mission is defined in the Constitution of the United States, which directs that the population be enumerated at least once every te, the county has a total area of 1,105 km² (427 mi²This article is about the unit of measure. In England, the Square Mile is a traditional name for the City of London. A square mile (symbol sq. or mi is an imperial unit which is the area of a square whose side is one mile (or 5,280 feet). A square mile is). 1,104 km² (426 mi²) of it is land and 2 km² (1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.15% water.

3.1 Townships

The county is divided into nineteen townshipThe term township generally means the district or area associated with a town. However in some systems, especially in the U. no town need be involved, and indeed in the Scottish Highlands the term describes a very small agricultural community. Specific uss: Chestnut Hill, Clifton, Creston, Elk, Grassy Creek, Helton, Horse Creek, Hurricane, Jefferson, Laurel, North Fork, Obids, Old Fields, Peak Creek, Pine Swamp, Piney Creek, Pond Mountain, Walnut Hill, and West Jefferson.

3.2 Adjacent Counties

4 Demographics

As of the census ² of 2000, there are 24,384 people, 10,411 households, and 7,423 families residing in the county. The population density is 22/km² (57/mi²). There are 13,268 housing units at an average density of 12/km² (31/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 97.16% White, 0.66% Black or African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.05% from other races, and 0.56% from two or more races. 2.42% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 10,411 households out of which 26.20% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.40% are married couples living together, 8.40% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.70% are non-families. 25.80% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.10% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.31 and the average family size is 2.75.

In the county the population is spread out with 19.80% under the age of 18, 7.50% from 18 to 24, 27.00% from 25 to 44, 27.70% from 45 to 64, and 18.00% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 97.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 94.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $28,824, and the median income for a family is $36,052. Males have a median income of $25,666 versus $19,983 for females. The per capita income for the county is $16,429. 13.50% of the population and 10.10% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 16.30% of those under the age of 18 and 17.30% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

5 Cities and towns

6 External links

Ashe County government official website

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1 History