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Ashland

Maine · 614 residents · 4.459 sq mi
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Ashland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,500. Population has declined 9% since 2023. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $139,800. With a median age of 54.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 32% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

614
−9%since 2023
from 676 in 2023
2010 – 2024
138 / sq mi
−9%since 2023
from 152 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
54.6
+11%since 2023
from 49.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
500585671756842201020202024Ashland
2024614
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,500
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$33,313
+9%since 2023
from $30,620 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 37.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
23.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 20.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.498
−1%since 2023
from 0.504 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$139,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $136,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
55.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 55.7% in 2023
44.6% rent
18.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
4.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
20.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 19.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.8
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(654)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(18)
Diversity Score7.9%(53)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(586)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(21)
Diversity Score11%(67)
11
+39%since 2023
from 8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 96.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
9.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.2 min
+1%since 2023
from 19.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
77.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 80.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
3.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
3.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
3.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
52.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 54.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
6.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
19.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 20.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

44.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 45.3% in 2023
56.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 54.7% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
15.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
23.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 21.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
7.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
64.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 56.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
96.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 97.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Ashland, Maine?

Ashland, Maine has about 614 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ashland, Maine?

The typical household in Ashland, Maine earns about $50,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ashland, Maine expensive?

In Ashland, Maine, the median home is worth about $139,800.

How educated are people in Ashland, Maine?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Ashland, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ashland, Maine?

About 23.3% of people in Ashland, Maine 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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