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Ashton

Idaho · 1,127 residents · 0.638 sq mi
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Ashton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,347. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $101,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,127
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,129 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,766 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,770 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7759501K1K1K1990201020202024Ashton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,347
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,282 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,278
+19%since 2000
from $13,731 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.353
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,500
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$658
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $440 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.6%
−43.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
24.7% rent
Vacancy rate
27.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+31%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85%(960)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(157)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.7%(347)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(911)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino17.6%(198)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score36.8%(415)
Diversity Score
37
+20%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+17%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.5%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
9.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ashton, Idaho?

Ashton, Idaho has about 1,127 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ashton, Idaho?

The typical household in Ashton, Idaho earns about $38,347 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ashton, Idaho expensive?

In Ashton, Idaho, the median home is worth about $101,500, and the typical rent is about $658 a month.

How educated are people in Ashton, Idaho?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Ashton, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ashton, Idaho?

About 18.3% of people in Ashton, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ashton, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Ashton, Idaho has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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