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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Ashland

Kentucky · 21,981 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 $30,309. Population has declined 7% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $67,200. With a median age of 40.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,981
−7%since 1990
from 23,622 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,048 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 2,200 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.9
+4%since 1990
from 39.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,309
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,904 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,218
+51%since 1990
from $12,711 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
18.4%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 18.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,200
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$399
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $288 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
64.3%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 65.3% in 1990
35.7% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+12%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 14.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.9%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 70.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.1 min
−7%since 1990
from 13.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 21,981 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ashland, Kentucky?

The typical household in Ashland, Kentucky earns about $30,309 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 $67,200, and the typical rent is about $399 a month.

How educated are people in Ashland, Kentucky?

About 18.2% 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 18.4% of people in Ashland, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ashland, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Ashland, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,641 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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