Jefferson Township, Ashe County, North Carolina

Jefferson Township
Township
Location of Jefferson Township within Ashe County
Location of Jefferson Township within Ashe County
Location of Ashe County within North Carolina
Location of Ashe County within North Carolina
Country United States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyAshe
Area
 • Total
32.6 sq mi (84 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
4,736
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)336, 743

Jefferson Township is a township in Ashe County, North Carolina, United States.[1][2]

Geography and population

Jefferson Township is one of 19 townships within Ashe County. It is 32.6 square miles [ 84 km2 ] in total area. The township is located in central Ashe County.

In 2020, the township had a population of 4,736.[1] Jefferson Township is the largest township in Ashe County by population.

Communities within the township include Jefferson and portions of West Jefferson.

References

  1. ^ a b "Jefferson Township, Ashe County, North Carolina". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  2. ^ "Jefferson Township, Ashe County, NC". Census Reporter. Retrieved December 18, 2024.

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