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Ashland

Montana · 959 residents · 20.671 sq mi
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Ashland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,607. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 495 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $85,000. The poverty rate of 29.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 129%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
959
+107%since 2000
from 464 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
46 / sq mi
+107%since 2000
from 22 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
+55%since 2000
from 24.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3125137149141K1990201020202024Ashland
2024959
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,607
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,222 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,478
+166%since 2000
from $9,577 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.3%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 34.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
+6%since 2010
from 0.405 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information0.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
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

Median home value
$85,000
+129%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$621
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $305 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
23.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
76.2% rent
Vacancy rate
17.8%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.4%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+103%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
28
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic20.9%(97)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(9)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.4%(99)
2024
White, non-Hispanic29.8%(286)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(12)
Asian5.7%(55)
Other62.7%(601)
Diversity Score64.4%(617)
Diversity Score
64
+201%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 32.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.9 min
+4%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.2%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.9%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.5%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.1%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 76.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
38.1%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.4%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2012
from 10.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
−68.7 ptssince 2013
from 73.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.0%
+15.1 ptssince 2017
from 56.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.9%
−10.1 ptssince 2016
from 90.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ashland, Montana?

Ashland, Montana has about 959 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ashland, Montana?

The typical household in Ashland, Montana earns about $45,607 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ashland, Montana expensive?

In Ashland, Montana, the median home is worth about $85,000, and the typical rent is about $621 a month.

How educated are people in Ashland, Montana?

About 26.9% of adults age 25 and over in Ashland, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ashland, Montana?

About 29.7% of people in Ashland, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ashland, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Ashland, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 574 residents, a change of about 149 percent over that period.

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