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Ashley

Illinois · 462 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 $40,125. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 151 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $53,200. Households here earn about 41% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% 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
462
−25%since 2000
from 613 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
410 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 543 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+6%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3914515125736331990201020202024Ashley
2024412
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,125
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,429 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,002
+84%since 2000
from $14,694 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade34.6%
US avg: 10%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,200
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$590
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
30.0% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+26%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(432)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(7)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0.4%(2)
Diversity Score6.6%(31)
Diversity Score
7
+222%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+24%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 16.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.2%
−13.3 ptssince 2011
from 68.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.0%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−85.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ashley, Illinois?

Ashley, Illinois has about 462 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ashley, Illinois?

The typical household in Ashley, Illinois earns about $40,125 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 $53,200, and the typical rent is about $590 a month.

How educated are people in Ashley, Illinois?

About 6.0% 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 13.6% of people in Ashley, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ashley, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Ashley, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 113 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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