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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Ashland

Kentucky · 23,622 residents · 10.735 sq mi
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Ashland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,904. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $43,200. With a median age of 39.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,622
+7%vs 2000
vs 21,981 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,200 / sq mi
+7%vs 2000
vs 2,048 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
39.2
−4%vs 2000
vs 40.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,904
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,309 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,711
−34%vs 2000
vs $19,218 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
18.1%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,200
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $67,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$288
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $399 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
65.3%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.3% in 2000
34.7% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−11%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(20,991)
Black2.3%(500)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(130)
Asian0.4%(86)
Other0%
Diversity Score8%(1,767)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(22,856)
Black2.2%(525)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(78)
Asian0.7%(154)
Other0.4%(87)
Diversity Score8.7%(2,049)
Diversity Score
9
+8%vs 2000
vs 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
−4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
70.2%
−7.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
6.0%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.1 min
+8%vs 2000
vs 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ashland, Kentucky?

Ashland, Kentucky has about 23,622 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Ashland, Kentucky?

The typical household in Ashland, Kentucky earns about $21,904 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ashland, Kentucky expensive?

In Ashland, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $43,200, and the typical rent is about $288 a month.

How educated are people in Ashland, Kentucky?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Ashland, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ashland, Kentucky?

About 18.1% of people in Ashland, Kentucky 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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