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Ashmore

Illinois · 785 residents · 0.805 sq mi
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Ashmore has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,278. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $70,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
785
−3%since 2000
from 809 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
975 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,005 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.1
+9%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6146847548238931990201020202024Ashmore
2024721
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,278
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,332
+30%since 2000
from $14,886 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.338
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24%
US avg: 10.9%
Information22.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,200
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$506
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $435 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.0%
−28.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
17.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.7%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+1%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(784)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(6)
Asian1.2%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.8%(47)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(764)
Black0.9%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other2%(16)
Diversity Score8.5%(67)
Diversity Score
8
+46%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+55%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
2.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.6%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
48.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.0%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ashmore, Illinois?

Ashmore, Illinois has about 785 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ashmore, Illinois?

The typical household in Ashmore, Illinois earns about $45,278 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ashmore, Illinois expensive?

In Ashmore, Illinois, the median home is worth about $70,200, and the typical rent is about $506 a month.

How educated are people in Ashmore, Illinois?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ashmore, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ashmore, Illinois?

About 15.8% of people in Ashmore, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ashmore, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Ashmore, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 20 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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