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Ashland

New Jersey · 9,320 residents · 2.907 sq mi
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Ashland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $118,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $336,200. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,320
+11%since 2000
from 8,375 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
3,206 / sq mi
+9%since 2009
from 2,942 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
50.0
+22%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
8K8K9K9K10K2000201020202024Ashland
20249K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.3%(493)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.4%(502)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.2%(391)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.4%(410)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.4%(408)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411%(1,024)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.6%(1,174)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.6%(1,081)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6420.8%(1,943)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.2%(860)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.4%(779)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.7%(255)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$118,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,063 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,126
+104%since 2000
from $28,936 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.6%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
+15%since 2010
from 0.350 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.9%
Information6.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$336,200
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,529
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,071 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
10.8% rent
Vacancy rate
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.5%
−59.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
−1%since 2009
from 2.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
44
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(7,186)
Black4.3%(358)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(219)
Asian6.4%(535)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(7,222)
Black3.4%(316)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(799)
Asian7.2%(669)
Other3.4%(314)
Diversity Score
48
+25%since 2009
from 39 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Venezuelan0.9%(87)
Dominican0.8%(75)
Mexican0.6%(58)
Salvadoran0.3%(29)
Cuban0.3%(27)
Colombian0.2%(15)
Asian origin
Chinese3.5%(323)
Filipino1.1%(99)
Cambodian0.8%(73)
Vietnamese0.5%(49)
Asian Indian0.5%(45)
Pakistani0.3%(32)
Korean0.3%(25)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0%(1)
Ancestry
Irish18.7%(1,742)
Italian17.6%(1,640)
German13.9%(1,299)
English10.2%(949)
Russian4.7%(442)
Polish4.5%(421)
American3.2%(302)
Ukrainian2.6%(241)
Scottish2%(182)
Lithuanian1.3%(119)
French1.3%(118)
Hungarian1%(97)
+ 28 more ancestry groups with data
Turkish1%(92)
Scotch-Irish0.8%(78)
Arab0.7%(68)
Norwegian0.6%(56)
Welsh0.6%(54)
Dutch0.6%(53)
West Indian0.5%(51)
British0.5%(50)
Greek0.5%(48)
Austrian0.5%(47)
Swedish0.4%(37)
Slovak0.3%(30)
Danish0.3%(28)
Jamaican0.3%(26)
Croatian0.3%(25)
Barbadian0.3%(25)
Israeli0.2%(20)
Egyptian0.2%(14)
Canadian0.2%(14)
Belgian0.1%(10)
Macedonian0.1%(10)
Armenian0.1%(8)
Haitian0.1%(8)
Portuguese0.1%(7)
Moroccan0.1%(6)
Czech0%(4)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Puerto Rican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.2%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 43.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+52%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.5%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.0%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.1%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2012
from 11.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.5%
−92.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2017
from 92.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2016
from 81.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 2.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27.3%(1,020)
Married66.1%(2,467)
Widowed2.9%(107)
Divorced3.7%(139)
Women 15+
Never married21.8%(915)
Married60.2%(2,530)
Widowed9.1%(382)
Divorced8.9%(374)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ashland, New Jersey?

Ashland, New Jersey has about 9,320 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ashland, New Jersey earns about $118,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ashland, New Jersey expensive?

In Ashland, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $336,200, and the typical rent is about $2,529 a month.

How educated are people in Ashland, New Jersey?

About 54.2% of adults age 25 and over in Ashland, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ashland, New Jersey?

About 6.4% of people in Ashland, New Jersey 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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