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Ashland

New Jersey · 8,302 residents · 2.907 sq mi
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Ashland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $84,787. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $248,900. With a median age of 43.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,302
−1%since 2000
from 8,375 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
2,856 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 2,881 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.4
+6%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
8K8K9K9K10K2000201020202024Ashland
20249K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,787
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,063 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,812
+24%since 2000
from $28,936 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
57.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.350
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services11.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$248,900
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,667
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,071 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
65.3%
−27.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
7.5% rent
Vacancy rate
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
77.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+51%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score30.4%(2,548)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(6,363)
Black6.6%(547)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(480)
Asian9.1%(752)
Other2.7%(227)
Diversity Score50.7%(4,208)
Diversity Score
51
+67%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 43.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+39%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
8.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
48.6%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
12.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ashland, New Jersey?

Ashland, New Jersey has about 8,302 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ashland, New Jersey earns about $84,787 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 $248,900, and the typical rent is about $1,667 a month.

How educated are people in Ashland, New Jersey?

About 45.1% 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 3.5% 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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