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Ashland

Pennsylvania · 2,471 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 $39,680. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 812 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $57,900. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
2,471
−25%since 2000
from 3,283 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,490 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 1,980 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.7
+14%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Ashland
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,680
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,234 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,675
+64%since 2000
from $15,036 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance12.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services5.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,900
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$705
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $364 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
35.9% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+4%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(3,262)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(3)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(32)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93%(2,297)
Black0.9%(23)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(70)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other3%(73)
Diversity Score16.7%(413)
Diversity Score
17
+1588%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.3 min
+77%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
21.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 53.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.4%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−83.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ashland, Pennsylvania?

Ashland, Pennsylvania has about 2,471 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ashland, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Ashland, Pennsylvania earns about $39,680 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 $57,900, and the typical rent is about $705 a month.

How educated are people in Ashland, Pennsylvania?

About 11.4% 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 17.3% 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 1,426 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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