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Ashland

New Jersey · 8,513 residents · 2.907 sq mi
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Ashland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,347. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $235,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,513
+2%since 2000
from 8,375 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
2,928 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 2,881 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
+6%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
8K8K9K9K10K2000201020202024Ashland
20249K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,347
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,063 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,404
+50%since 2000
from $28,936 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$235,300
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,913
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,071 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
13.9% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+19%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70%(5,962)
Black6.9%(585)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(734)
Asian10.4%(889)
Other1.8%(155)
Diversity Score57.8%(4,923)
Diversity Score
58
+90%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 43.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+48%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.7%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
12.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−92.1 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ashland, New Jersey?

Ashland, New Jersey has about 8,513 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ashland, New Jersey earns about $101,347 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 $235,300, and the typical rent is about $1,913 a month.

How educated are people in Ashland, New Jersey?

About 50.1% 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 8.7% of people in Ashland, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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