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Jefferson is a town in Ashe County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,422 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Ashe County.

The North Carolina General Assembly created a special commission in 1799 to create a county seat for Ashe County. The commission purchased 50 acres of land to form the Town of Jeffersonton, later named Jefferson. It is the first town in the nation to bear the name of Thomas Jefferson, who was the Vice President of the United States in 1799.

Jefferson is located at 36.419922, -81.468899.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 5.0 km² (1.9 mi²), all land. The ancient New River, one of the oldest and most scenic rivers in the eastern United States, flows through the town.

In the town the population was spread out with 14.3% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 21.2% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 34.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51 years. For every 100 females there were 73.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 70.7 males.

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