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Crime in Ashland summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Ashland. Key points include:
There were 568 total crimes in Ashland in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Ashland is 2,703.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Ashland is 199.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Ashland is 2,503.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Ashland is 27.56% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Ashland Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Ashland / 100k People |
Kentucky / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 568 | 2,703.3 | 1,563.0 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 42 | 199.9 | 213.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 6.1 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 4 | 19.0 | 35.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 23 | 109.5 | 139.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 526 | 2,503.5 | 1,349.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 60 | 285.6 | 193.6 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 421 | 2,003.7 | 930.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 45 | 214.2 | 226.2 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
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 Kentucky. Key points include:
The cost of living in Ashland is 87 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Ashland is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Ashland is $121,323.
The median income in Ashland is $52,715.
Ashland's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Ashland Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Ashland | Kentucky | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 89 | 100 |
| Services | 95 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 59 | 68 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Ashland, KY Weather
The average high in Ashland is 66.5° and the average low is 42.5°.
There are 84.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.7 inches of precipitation each year with 12.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Ashland |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 84.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 12.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Ashland Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Ashland
The current population in Ashland is 21,295. The population has decreased 1.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21,295 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 21,405 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 21,542 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 21,695 | 6.1% |
| 2020 | 20,449 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 20,626 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 20,822 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 21,035 | -1.2% |
| 2016 | 21,294 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 21,391 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 21,551 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 21,609 | -0.0% |
| 2012 | 21,611 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 21,627 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 21,613 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Ashland
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Ashland is:
91.2% White with 19,418 White residents.
2.0% African American with 417 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 12 American Indian residents.
0.4% Asian with 78 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 4 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 6 Other residents.
3.7% Two Or More with 794 Two Or More residents.
2.7% Hispanic with 566 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Ashland | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.2% | 81.5% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.0% | 7.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.7% | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.7% | 5.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Ashland
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Ashland is 52.8% female with 11,235 female residents.
Ashland is 47.2% male with 10,060 male residents.
| Gender | Ashland | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 50.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Ashland for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Ashland completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Ashland completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Ashland completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Ashland completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Ashland completed associate's degree.
12.0% of adults in Ashland completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Ashland completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Ashland completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Ashland completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Ashland | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 16.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Ashland, Kentucky
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6.4% of households in Ashland earn Less than $10,000.
9.9% of households in Ashland earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.8% of households in Ashland earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.1% of households in Ashland earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.9% of households in Ashland earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.4% of households in Ashland earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.4% of households in Ashland earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.3% of households in Ashland earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.3% of households in Ashland earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.5% of households in Ashland earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Ashland | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.4% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.9% | 5.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.8% | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.1% | 8.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.9% | 12.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.4% | 17.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.4% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.3% | 15.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.3% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.5% | 7.2% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
