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Ashton

Illinois · 967 residents · 0.721 sq mi
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Ashton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,125. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 175 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $95,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
967
−15%since 2000
from 1,142 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,341 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,584 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+11%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7588689781K1K1990201020202024Ashton
2024935
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,125
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,896 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,755
+26%since 2000
from $21,200 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.5%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,900
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$779
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
35.1% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−10%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(1,097)
Black1.1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.4%(95)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88%(851)
Black1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(43)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other2.3%(22)
Diversity Score20.3%(196)
Diversity Score
20
+143%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+41%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 72.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.8%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−86.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ashton, Illinois?

Ashton, Illinois has about 967 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ashton, Illinois?

The typical household in Ashton, Illinois earns about $53,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ashton, Illinois expensive?

In Ashton, Illinois, the median home is worth about $95,900, and the typical rent is about $779 a month.

How educated are people in Ashton, Illinois?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Ashton, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ashton, Illinois?

About 15.5% of people in Ashton, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ashton, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Ashton, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 67 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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