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Ashton

Nebraska · 198 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 $43,750. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 39 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $69,100. With a median age of 51.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
198
−16%since 2000
from 237 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
334 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 400 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.2
+30%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1672042412773141990201020202024Ashton
2024232
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,750
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,814
+77%since 2000
from $12,909 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.3%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing33.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction33.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,100
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$714
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
18.0% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+59%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(186)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.2%(10)
Diversity Score
5
+380%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+38%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.8%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
44.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−75.7 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ashton, Nebraska?

Ashton, Nebraska has about 198 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ashton, Nebraska?

The typical household in Ashton, Nebraska earns about $43,750 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 $69,100, and the typical rent is about $714 a month.

How educated are people in Ashton, Nebraska?

About 16.1% 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 20.3% 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 49 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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