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Ashland

Montana · 824 residents · 20.671 sq mi
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Ashland has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,531. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 78% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $79,100. At a median age of 29.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 29.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 206%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
824
+78%since 2000
from 464 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
40 / sq mi
+78%since 2000
from 22 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
29.9
+25%since 2000
from 24.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3125137149141K1990201020202024Ashland
2024959
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,531
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,222 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,694
+85%since 2000
from $9,577 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 34.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing3.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,100
+206%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$331
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $305 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
12.3%
−12.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
59.3% rent
Vacancy rate
25.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+74%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic28.8%(237)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(49)
Asian0.8%(7)
Other50.8%(418)
Diversity Score67.9%(560)
Diversity Score
68
+218%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2000
from 32.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.3 min
−1%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
57.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
15.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
4.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.4%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.1%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.5%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
53.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.3%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ashland, Montana?

Ashland, Montana has about 824 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ashland, Montana?

The typical household in Ashland, Montana earns about $49,531 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 $79,100, and the typical rent is about $331 a month.

How educated are people in Ashland, Montana?

About 18.0% 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 25.6% 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 439 residents, a change of about 114 percent over that period.

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