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Ashland

Oklahoma · 35 residents · 0.199 sq mi
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Ashland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,250. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 18 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $40,000. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 42% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% 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
35
−34%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
176 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 266 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.3
+57%since 2000
from 29.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
18324660741990201020202024Ashland
202441
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,250
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,833 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,864
+185%since 2000
from $6,981 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information50%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$40,000
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
64.3%
−35.7 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
35.7% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+80%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.5%(31)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.1%(11)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60%(21)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other38.5%(13)
Diversity Score68.8%(24)
Diversity Score
69
+242%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.4%
+24.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+30.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.7%
+21.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+49%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.2%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.9%
+26.7 ptssince 2011
from 41.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.0%
+26.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
Female
41.0%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.1%
−66.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ashland, Oklahoma?

Ashland, Oklahoma has about 35 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ashland, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Ashland, Oklahoma earns about $31,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ashland, Oklahoma expensive?

In Ashland, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $40,000.

How educated are people in Ashland, Oklahoma?

About 30.4% of adults age 25 and over in Ashland, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ashland, Oklahoma?

About 15.4% of people in Ashland, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ashland, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Ashland, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 34 residents, a change of about -49 percent over that period.

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