CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Ashland

Illinois · 1,218 residents · 0.748 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Ashland has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,104. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $103,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,218
−11%since 2000
from 1,361 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,628 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,820 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+12%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9431K1K1K2K1990201020202024Ashland
2024999
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,104
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,764
+68%since 2000
from $20,090 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing15.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$814
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
22.7% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+6%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Ashland on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(1,339)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(18)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(1,154)
Black0.7%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other2.4%(30)
Diversity Score9.1%(110)
Diversity Score
9
+599%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+44%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 64.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.8%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−87.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Ashland

North DeLand
Pop 1,102
Center Hill
Pop 1,081
Kenwood Estates
Pop 1,263
Greenwood
Pop 1,153
Places similar to Ashland
Head to head

Compare Ashland to nearby cities

ASHLAND VS
Jacksonville
Income$65,432+9%
Home value$128,200+24%
Population17,752+1428%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ASHLAND VS
Springfield
Income$66,064+10%
Home value$162,100+57%
Population112,989+9624%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ASHLAND VS
Chatham
Income$106,773+78%
Home value$243,200+135%
Population14,579+1155%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ASHLAND VS
Lincoln
Income$57,340−5%
Home value$124,300+20%
Population12,981+1017%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Ashland, Illinois?

Ashland, Illinois has about 1,218 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ashland, Illinois?

The typical household in Ashland, Illinois earns about $60,104 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ashland, Illinois expensive?

In Ashland, Illinois, the median home is worth about $103,500, and the typical rent is about $814 a month.

How educated are people in Ashland, Illinois?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ashland, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ashland, Illinois?

About 5.3% of people in Ashland, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ashland, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Ashland, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 47 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Illinois
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Ashland with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →