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Ashland

Montana · 773 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 $37,750. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 67% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $81,400. At a median age of 30.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 21.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 165%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
773
+67%since 2000
from 464 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
37 / sq mi
+67%since 2000
from 22 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.6
+28%since 2000
from 24.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3125137149141K1990201020202024Ashland
2024959
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,750
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,222 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,333
+91%since 2000
from $9,577 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.0%
−13.7 ptssince 2000
from 34.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,400
+165%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$554
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $305 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
40.5%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
59.5% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+135%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic26.5%(205)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(19)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other69.4%(537)
Diversity Score54.7%(423)
Diversity Score
55
+156%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 32.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.5 min
−8%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.7%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.3%
−11.0 ptssince 2011
from 76.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.9%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.2%
−58.6 ptssince 2013
from 73.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ashland, Montana?

Ashland, Montana has about 773 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ashland, Montana?

The typical household in Ashland, Montana earns about $37,750 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 $81,400, and the typical rent is about $554 a month.

How educated are people in Ashland, Montana?

About 22.2% 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 21.0% 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 388 residents, a change of about 101 percent over that period.

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