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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Ashley

Illinois · 575 residents · 1.128 sq mi
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Ashley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,688. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $20,400. Households here earn about 39% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

575
−6%vs 2000
vs 613 in 2000
1990 – 2025
510 / sq mi
−6%vs 2000
vs 543 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.2
−1%vs 2000
vs 36.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3914515125736331990201020202024Ashley
2024412
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,688
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,429 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,056
−38%vs 2000
vs $14,694 in 2000
US average: $14,340
16.8%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$20,400
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$310
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $408 in 2000
US average: $450
78.8%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.2% in 2000
21.2% rent
1.0
−2%vs 2000
vs 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(600)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(13)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(573)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(2)
Diversity Score5%(29)
5
+146%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.1%
+2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
59.5%
−14.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.2%
+2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.4 min
+29%vs 2000
vs 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Ashley, Illinois?

Ashley, Illinois has about 575 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Ashley, Illinois?

The typical household in Ashley, Illinois earns about $19,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ashley, Illinois expensive?

In Ashley, Illinois, the median home is worth about $20,400, and the typical rent is about $310 a month.

How educated are people in Ashley, Illinois?

About 6.1% of adults age 25 and over in Ashley, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ashley, Illinois?

About 16.8% of people in Ashley, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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