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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Ashland

New Jersey · 8,375 residents · 2.907 sq mi
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Ashland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $68,063. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $132,400. With a median age of 41.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,375
−2%vs 2009
vs 8,551 in 2009
2000 – 2024
2,881 / sq mi
−2%vs 2009
vs 2,942 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
41.0
−2%vs 2009
vs 41.7 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
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20249K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$68,063
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $84,199 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
$28,936
−16%vs 2009
vs $34,351 in 2009
US average: $21,522
4.6%
+0.9 ptsvs 2009
vs 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$132,400
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $242,500 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$1,071
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $1,420 in 2009
US average: $602
93.1%
−2.6 ptsvs 2009
vs 95.8% in 2009
6.9% rent
1.9
−32%vs 2009
vs 2.9 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(7,064)
Black4.5%(385)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(219)
Asian7.9%(673)
Diversity Score38.5%(3,293)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(7,186)
Black4.3%(358)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(219)
Asian6.4%(535)
Diversity Score30.4%(2,548)
30
−21%vs 2009
vs 39 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

43.7%
−3.4 ptsvs 2009
vs 47.1% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.2%
−2.6 ptsvs 2009
vs 93.8% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
16.4%
−3.0 ptsvs 2009
vs 19.4% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.2 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Ashland, New Jersey?

Ashland, New Jersey has about 8,375 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Ashland, New Jersey earns about $68,063 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 $132,400, and the typical rent is about $1,071 a month.

How educated are people in Ashland, New Jersey?

About 43.7% 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 4.6% of people in Ashland, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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