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Ashton

Iowa · 428 residents (2025 est.) · 1.119 sq mi
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Ashton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $98,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
461
Unchangedsince 2000
from 461 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
412 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 412 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.1
+18%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:428 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3754214675125581990201020202024Ashton
2024461
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,375
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,821 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,021
+102%since 2000
from $15,848 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.5%
+33.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
−8%since 2010
from 0.433 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,800
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$900
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
11.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+30%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(455)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(444)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(12)
Diversity Score8.9%(41)
Diversity Score
9
+314%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+85%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2011
from 61.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.2%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Female
55.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2012
from 15.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
−86.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2017
from 78.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ashton, Iowa?

Ashton, Iowa has about 461 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ashton, Iowa?

The typical household in Ashton, Iowa earns about $57,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ashton, Iowa expensive?

In Ashton, Iowa, the median home is worth about $98,800, and the typical rent is about $900 a month.

How educated are people in Ashton, Iowa?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Ashton, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ashton, Iowa?

About 7.2% of people in Ashton, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ashton, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Ashton, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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