Ashland, CA
Demographics And Statistics

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Living in Ashland, California

Life in Ashland research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Ashland over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Here's a snapshot of Ashland based on the most recently available data.

22,210 Population
$817,912 Median home value
$81,702 Median income
163 Cost of living +63% vs US
$2,110 Median rent
6.7% Unemployment
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Ashland SnackAbility

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Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 8/10
Housing 9.5/10
Affordability 3/10
Diversity 10/10
SafetyN/A
Amenities 9.5/10
Education 5/10
Commute 3/10

Cost of living in Ashland summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Ashland. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Ashland is 163 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Ashland is 1.6x higher than the national average.

  • The median home value in Ashland is $817,912.

  • The median income in Ashland is $81,702.

163
Ashland's Overall Cost Of Living
1.6x
Higher Than The National Average
Ashland
US

Cost Of Living In Ashland Comparison Table

Living Expense Ashland California National Average
Overall 163 142 100
Services 111 110 100
Groceries 116 118 100
Health 271 197 100
Housing 119 120 100
Transportation 119 121 100
Utilities 118 121 100
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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100

Ashland, CA Weather

  • The average high in Ashland is 67.8° and the average low is 49.9°.

  • There are 42.8 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 21.8 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.

StatAshland
Average Annual High67.8
Average Annual Low49.9
Annual Precipitation Days42.8
Average Annual Precipitation21.8
Average Annual Snowfall0.0
67.8°
Average High
42.8
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

Rankings & Articles For Ashland

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Ashland Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Ashland

The current population in Ashland is 22,210. The population has increased 0.5% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2024 22,210 -2.5%
2023 22,784 -1.6%
2022 23,164 -2.0%
2021 23,640 0.3%
2020 23,566 -3.5%
2019 24,430 3.4%
2018 23,635 -3.4%
2017 24,477 0.8%
2016 24,288 0.3%
2015 24,226 3.7%
2014 23,360 2.0%
2013 22,900 0.5%
2012 22,778 3.0%
2011 22,106 0.0%
2010 22,098 -

Race / Ethnicity in Ashland

White 11.1% (2,464)
African American 18.8% (4,174)
American Indian 0.5% (113)
Asian 20.9% (4,637)
Hawaiian 1.1% (247)
Other 0.5% (103)
Two Or More 3.5% (783)
Hispanic 43.6% (9,689)
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Ashland is:

  • 11.1% White with 2,464 White residents.

  • 18.8% African American with 4,174 African American residents.

  • 0.5% American Indian with 113 American Indian residents.

  • 20.9% Asian with 4,637 Asian residents.

  • 1.1% Hawaiian with 247 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 103 Other residents.

  • 3.5% Two Or More with 783 Two Or More residents.

  • 43.6% Hispanic with 9,689 Hispanic residents.

Race Ashland CA USA
White 11.1% 33.8% 57.4%
African American 18.8% 5.2% 11.9%
American Indian 0.5% 0.3% 0.5%
Asian 20.9% 15.3% 5.9%
Hawaiian 1.1% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.6% 0.6%
Two Or More 3.5% 4.4% 4.3%
Hispanic 43.6% 40.2% 19.3%

Gender in Ashland

Female 50.1% (11,128)
Male 49.9% (11,082)
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  • Ashland is 50.1% female with 11,128 female residents.

  • Ashland is 49.9% male with 11,082 male residents.

Gender Ashland CA USA
Female 50.1% 50.1% 50.5%
Male 49.9% 49.9% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Ashland for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 15.0% (3,331)
9-12th Grade 6.0% (1,332)
High School / GED 31.0% (6,885)
Some College 22.0% (4,886)
Associate's Degree 6.0% (1,332)
Bachelor's Degree 15.0% (3,331)
Master's Degree 5.0% (1,110)
Professional Degree 0.0% (0)
Doctorate Degree 0.0% (0)
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  • 15.0% of adults in Ashland completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Ashland completed 9-12th grade.

  • 31.0% of adults in Ashland completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Ashland completed some college.

  • 6.0% of adults in Ashland completed associate's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Ashland completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Ashland completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Ashland completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Ashland completed doctorate degree.

Education Ashland CA USA
< 9th Grade 15.0% 8.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 6.0% 7.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 31.0% 20.0% 26.0%
Some College 22.0% 19.0% 19.0%
Associate's Degree 6.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 15.0% 23.0% 22.0%
Master's Degree 5.0% 10.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 0.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Ashland, California

Less than $10,000 7.6% (168,061)
$10,000 to $14,999 2.7% (60,337)
$15,000 to $24,999 9.0% (199,260)
$25,000 to $34,999 3.9% (85,649)
$35,000 to $49,999 9.3% (207,501)
$50,000 to $74,999 12.2% (271,664)
$75,000 to $99,999 15.1% (334,945)
$100,000 to $149,999 20.7% (460,329)
$150,000 to $199,999 8.3% (185,132)
$200,000 or more 11.2% (248,118)
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  • 7.6% of households in Ashland earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.7% of households in Ashland earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.0% of households in Ashland earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 3.9% of households in Ashland earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.3% of households in Ashland earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 12.2% of households in Ashland earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.1% of households in Ashland earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 20.7% of households in Ashland earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.3% of households in Ashland earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 11.2% of households in Ashland earn $200,000 or more.

Income Ashland CA USA
Less than $10,000 7.6% 4.5% 5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.7% 2.9% 3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.0% 5.0% 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 3.9% 5.3% 6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.3% 8.1% 10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 12.2% 13.0% 15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.1% 11.6% 12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 20.7% 17.8% 17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.3% 11.3% 9.6%
$200,000 or more 11.2% 20.5% 13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)