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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Ashland

Pennsylvania · 3,283 residents · 1.658 sq mi
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Ashland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,234. Population has fallen 16% since 1990, a loss of 614 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $38,100. With a median age of 40.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,283
−16%since 1990
from 3,897 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,980 / sq mi
−16%since 1990
from 2,350 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.8
+6%since 1990
from 38.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Ashland
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,234
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,782 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,036
+53%since 1990
from $9,824 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.8%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 15.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$38,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$364
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $278 in 1990
US average: $602
69.2%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 71.6% in 1990
30.8% rent
1.4
−10%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(3,883)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(8)
Diversity Score0.9%(35)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(3,262)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(3)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score1%(32)
1
+10%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.7%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.6%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 67.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.9%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.8 min
+10%since 1990
from 17.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Ashland, Pennsylvania?

Ashland, Pennsylvania has about 3,283 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ashland, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Ashland, Pennsylvania earns about $27,234 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ashland, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Ashland, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $38,100, and the typical rent is about $364 a month.

How educated are people in Ashland, Pennsylvania?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Ashland, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ashland, Pennsylvania?

About 12.8% of people in Ashland, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ashland, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Ashland, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 614 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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