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Ashton

Nebraska · 194 residents · 0.592 sq mi
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Ashton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,653. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 43 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $39,400. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 40% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
194
−18%since 2000
from 237 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
328 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 400 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.7
+23%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1672042412773141990201020202024Ashton
2024232
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,653
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,285
+26%since 2000
from $12,909 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.3%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance15.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical14.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Information14%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,400
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$344
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.6%
−35.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
10.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
+34%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(231)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.1%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(194)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+29%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.3%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.6%
−45.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.4%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ashton, Nebraska?

Ashton, Nebraska has about 194 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ashton, Nebraska?

The typical household in Ashton, Nebraska earns about $29,653 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ashton, Nebraska expensive?

In Ashton, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $39,400, and the typical rent is about $344 a month.

How educated are people in Ashton, Nebraska?

About 8.1% of adults age 25 and over in Ashton, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ashton, Nebraska?

About 24.3% of people in Ashton, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ashton, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Ashton, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 53 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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