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Ashland

Maine · 639 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 $25,919. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $101,200. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 56% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
639
+12%since 2019
from 573 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
143 / sq mi
+12%since 2019
from 129 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
49.8
+8%since 2019
from 46.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
500585671756842201020202024Ashland
2024614
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,919
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $33,594 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,144
−12%since 2019
from $21,756 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 15.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.5%
+12.2 ptssince 2019
from 10.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31.1%
US avg: 10%
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,200
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $89,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
69.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2019
from 64.5% in 2019
30.4% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+46%since 2019
from 2.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(560)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(2)
Diversity Score5.6%(32)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(628)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(4)
Diversity Score2.5%(16)
Diversity Score
3
−55%since 2019
from 6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2019
from 20.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 95.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 9.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.7 min
−13%since 2019
from 13.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 89.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 7.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 12.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.1%
−14.9 ptssince 2019
from 60.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 29.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−10.4 ptssince 2019
from 56.7% in 2019
Female
53.7%
+10.4 ptssince 2019
from 43.3% in 2019
Foreign born
0.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 1.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 4.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ashland, Maine?

Ashland, Maine has about 639 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ashland, Maine?

The typical household in Ashland, Maine earns about $25,919 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 $101,200.

How educated are people in Ashland, Maine?

About 15.5% 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 22.5% of people in Ashland, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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