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Ashland

New Hampshire · 1,082 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 $31,820. Population has fallen 21% since 2019, a loss of 281 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $148,600. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 59% less than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,082
−21%since 2019
from 1,363 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
812 / sq mi
−21%since 2019
from 1,023 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
46.7
+24%since 2019
from 37.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
7511K1K2K2K201020202024Ashland
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,820
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $32,333 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,457
−14%since 2019
from $23,676 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2019
from 24.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.2%
+13.5 ptssince 2019
from 22.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,600
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $164,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$878
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $780 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2019
from 48.5% in 2019
40.1% rent
Afford Score
4.7
−8%since 2019
from 5.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(1,302)
Black1.3%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(28)
Diversity Score10.8%(148)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(1,005)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(20)
Asian0.8%(9)
Other14.2%(153)
Diversity Score33.3%(360)
Diversity Score
33
+207%since 2019
from 11 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2019
from 25.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 95.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 11.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
−13%since 2019
from 29.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2019
from 79.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 8.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 1.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 63.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2019
from 25.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 50.2% in 2019
Female
46.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 49.8% in 2019
Foreign born
2.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 0.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2019
from 11.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ashland, New Hampshire?

Ashland, New Hampshire has about 1,082 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ashland, New Hampshire earns about $31,820 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 $148,600, and the typical rent is about $878 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 36.2% of people in Ashland, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

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

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