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Ashley

North Dakota · 599 residents (2025 est.) · 0.643 sq mi
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Ashley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,540. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 283 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $58,900. With a median age of 60.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 45% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
599
−32%since 2000
from 882 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
932 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 1,372 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
60.3
−6%since 2000
from 64.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:599 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5296658019361K1990201020202024Ashley
2024599
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,540
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,015 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,387
+157%since 2000
from $13,001 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.431 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance12.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services9.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Information2.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,900
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$711
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $220 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.6%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
27.4% rent
Vacancy rate
31.7%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
+9%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(861)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(8)
Asian0.8%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(37)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(561)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(5)
Asian1.8%(11)
Other3.7%(22)
Diversity Score15.1%(91)
Diversity Score
15
+258%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.4%
+35.3 ptssince 2000
from 52.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.3 min
−4%since 2000
from 9.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2011
from 45.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.2%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
57.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.2%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.7%
−11.1 ptssince 2012
from 26.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.7%
−88.0 ptssince 2013
from 96.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.1%
+18.3 ptssince 2017
from 61.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2016
from 76.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ashley, North Dakota?

Ashley, North Dakota has about 599 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ashley, North Dakota?

The typical household in Ashley, North Dakota earns about $42,540 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ashley, North Dakota expensive?

In Ashley, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $58,900, and the typical rent is about $711 a month.

How educated are people in Ashley, North Dakota?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Ashley, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ashley, North Dakota?

About 13.2% of people in Ashley, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ashley, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Ashley, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 428 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

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