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Ashton

Iowa · 461 residents · 1.119 sq mi
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Ashton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,821. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $39,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

461
+4%since 1990
from 443 in 1990
1990 – 2025
412 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 396 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.5
−1%since 1990
from 36.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3754214675125581990201020202024Ashton
2024461
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,821
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,848
+49%since 1990
from $10,669 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.0%
−13.3 ptssince 1990
from 18.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$39,500
+46%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$369
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $246 in 1990
US average: $602
85.4%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 78.7% in 1990
14.6% rent
1.3
+24%since 1990
from 1.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(439)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(2)
Diversity Score2.2%(10)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(455)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0.2%(1)
Diversity Score2.2%(10)
2
−4%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.1%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.7%
+17.2 ptssince 1990
from 65.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.3%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 0.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.9 min
−27%since 1990
from 15.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Ashton, Iowa?

Ashton, Iowa has about 461 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ashton, Iowa?

The typical household in Ashton, Iowa earns about $29,821 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 $39,500, and the typical rent is about $369 a month.

How educated are people in Ashton, Iowa?

About 5.1% 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 5.0% 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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