Life in Ashland research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Ashland over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Ashland:
The population in Ashland is 23,640.
The median home value in Ashland is $587,000.
The median income in Ashland is $71,002.
The cost of living in Ashland is 138 which is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Ashland is $1,819.
The unemployment rate in Ashland is 6.5%.
The poverty rate in Ashland is 15.9%.
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 138 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Ashland is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Ashland is $587,000.
The median income in Ashland is $71,002.
Living Expense | Ashland | California | National Average | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 138 | 139 | 100 | |
Services | 120 | 110 | 100 | |
Groceries | 134 | 112 | 100 | |
Health | 126 | 109 | 100 | |
Housing | 166 | 204 | 100 | |
Transportation | 142 | 126 | 100 | |
Utilities | 136 | 124 | 100 |
The current population in Ashland is 23,640. The population has increased 7.0% from 2010.
Year | Population | % Change |
---|---|---|
2021 | 23,640 | 0.0% |
2020 | 23,635 | -3.4% |
2019 | 24,477 | 0.8% |
2018 | 24,288 | 0.3% |
2017 | 24,226 | 3.7% |
2016 | 23,360 | 2.0% |
2015 | 22,900 | 0.5% |
2014 | 22,778 | 3.0% |
2013 | 22,106 | 0.0% |
2012 | 22,098 | - |
10.3% White with 2,428 White residents.
14.5% African American with 3,433 African American residents.
0.6% American Indian with 132 American Indian residents.
23.0% Asian with 5,448 Asian residents.
1.0% Hawaiian with 237 Hawaiian residents.
1.4% Other with 324 Other residents.
3.1% Two Or More with 744 Two Or More residents.
46.1% Hispanic with 10,894 Hispanic residents.
Race | Ashland | CA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
White | 10.3% | 35.8% | 59.4% |
African American | 14.5% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
American Indian | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Asian | 23.0% | 14.7% | 5.6% |
Hawaiian | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Other | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
Two Or More | 3.1% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
Hispanic | 46.1% | 39.5% | 18.4% |
Ashland is 53.7% female with 12,689 female residents.
Ashland is 46.3% male with 10,951 male residents.
Gender | Ashland | CA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Female | 53.7% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
Male | 46.3% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
12.0% of adults in Ashland completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Ashland completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in Ashland completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Ashland completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Ashland completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Ashland completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% 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 | 12.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
High School / GED | 27.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
Some College | 24.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
Master's Degree | 4.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
5.6% of households in Ashland earn Less than $10,000.
2.4% of households in Ashland earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.4% of households in Ashland earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.6% of households in Ashland earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.2% of households in Ashland earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.2% of households in Ashland earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.2% of households in Ashland earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.0% of households in Ashland earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.4% of households in Ashland earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.0% of households in Ashland earn $200,000 or more.
Income | Ashland | CA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Less than $10,000 | 5.6% | 4.6% | 5.5% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 2.4% | 3.6% | 3.9% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 10.4% | 6.2% | 7.8% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 4.6% | 6.7% | 8.2% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 12.2% | 9.4% | 11.4% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 17.2% | 14.7% | 16.8% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 14.2% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 19.0% | 17.5% | 16.3% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 7.4% | 9.9% | 7.8% |
$200,000 or more | 7.0% | 15.1% | 9.5% |