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Ashland Heights

South Dakota · 1,105 residents · 2.913 sq mi
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Ashland Heights has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,353. Population has grown 32% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $219,600. With a median age of 54.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 345%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,105
+32%since 2000
from 837 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
379 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 287 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.6
+80%since 2000
from 30.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
5637419191K1K2000201020202024Ashland Heights
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,353
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,148 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,492
+29%since 2000
from $13,564 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
7.5%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.7%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.258
−33%since 2010
from 0.384 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information26.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing24.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$219,600
+345%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+20.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.6%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
3.8
+312%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(716)
Black1.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(21)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.8%(99)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(1,023)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.4%(82)
Diversity Score17.2%(190)
Diversity Score
17
+45%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.0%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+73%since 2000
from 10.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.3%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
26.0%
+24.2 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.3%
−28.9 ptssince 2011
from 82.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.6%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.7%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
39.3%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
−48.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2012
from 18.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
37.2%
−15.6 ptssince 2013
from 52.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
66.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2017
from 74.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2016
from 94.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ashland Heights, South Dakota?

Ashland Heights, South Dakota has about 1,105 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ashland Heights, South Dakota?

The typical household in Ashland Heights, South Dakota earns about $57,353 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ashland Heights, South Dakota expensive?

In Ashland Heights, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $219,600.

How educated are people in Ashland Heights, South Dakota?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Ashland Heights, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ashland Heights, South Dakota?

About 30.7% of people in Ashland Heights, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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