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Ashland

Nebraska · 2,262 residents · 1.374 sq mi
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Ashland has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,441. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $84,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,262
+6%since 1990
from 2,136 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,646 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 1,555 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.8
+8%since 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Ashland
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,441
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,487 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,072
+83%since 1990
from $10,407 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.5%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$84,600
+54%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$440
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $294 in 1990
US average: $602
71.7%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 73.2% in 1990
28.3% rent
2.1
+18%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(2,113)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0.5%(10)
Diversity Score3.1%(67)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(2,204)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(37)
Asian0.3%(7)
Diversity Score5.1%(116)
5
+64%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.6%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.8%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 76.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.8 min
−39%since 1990
from 24.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ashland, Nebraska?

Ashland, Nebraska has about 2,262 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ashland, Nebraska?

The typical household in Ashland, Nebraska earns about $40,441 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ashland, Nebraska expensive?

In Ashland, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $84,600, and the typical rent is about $440 a month.

How educated are people in Ashland, Nebraska?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Ashland, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ashland, Nebraska?

About 9.5% of people in Ashland, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ashland, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Ashland, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 126 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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