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Ashland

New Hampshire · 1,244 residents · 1.332 sq mi
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Ashland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,382. Population has grown 47% since 2011. Median home value is $169,400. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 22.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 65% less than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% 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
1,244
+47%vs 2011
vs 844 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
934 / sq mi
+47%vs 2011
vs 634 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
42.8
+17%vs 2011
vs 36.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
7511K1K2K2K201020202024Ashland
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,382
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $27,321 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,374
−14%vs 2011
vs $19,096 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.5%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.8%
+7.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
+2%vs 2011
vs 0.443 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade17%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $159,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$748
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $457 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.5%
−20.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.9% in 2011
54.4% rent
Vacancy rate
18.0%
−4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.8%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.6%
+9.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.4% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.6
+30%vs 2011
vs 5.8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(794)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(7)
Asian2.5%(21)
Other2.6%(22)
Diversity Score14.2%(120)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(1,195)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(16)
Asian0.9%(11)
Other2.2%(27)
Diversity Score10.9%(136)
Diversity Score
11
−23%vs 2011
vs 14 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.7% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+9%vs 2011
vs 23.8 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.4%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.5% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.4%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.2% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.0%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.5% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.0%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.3%
−6.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
+5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.8% in 2011
Female
56.8%
−5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 62.2% in 2011
Foreign born
3.4%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.0%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.2% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ashland, New Hampshire?

Ashland, New Hampshire has about 1,244 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ashland, New Hampshire?

The typical household in Ashland, New Hampshire earns about $22,382 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ashland, New Hampshire expensive?

In Ashland, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $169,400, and the typical rent is about $748 a month.

How educated are people in Ashland, New Hampshire?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Ashland, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ashland, New Hampshire?

About 22.8% of people in Ashland, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

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