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Ashland Heights

South Dakota · 754 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 $35,833. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $80,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 133%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
754
−10%since 2000
from 837 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Median age
38.5
+27%since 2000
from 30.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
5637419191K1K2000201020202024Ashland Heights
20241K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 57%(53)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 97.6%(57)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 145.4%(41)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 195.4%(41)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 246.4%(48)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3414.1%(106)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 449.7%(73)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5419.1%(144)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6415.1%(114)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 746.6%(50)
US avg: 7%
75 to 843.4%(26)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over0.1%(1)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,833
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,148 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,806
+76%since 2000
from $13,564 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.3%
−13.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance19.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical19.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Information17.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food9.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing5.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,100
+133%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
43.0%
−36.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
14.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
7.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+22%since 2009
from 1.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Ashland Heights on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(716)
Black1.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(21)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(639)
Black1.6%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(22)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other38.9%(293)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German47.2%(494)
Norwegian15%(157)
Irish11.5%(120)
Scotch-Irish7.6%(79)
Polish5.8%(61)
French4.4%(46)
Russian3.6%(38)
Italian3.3%(35)
English3.3%(34)
Danish2.4%(25)
Dutch2.3%(24)
Scottish2.2%(23)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Czech1.1%(11)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Irish population · Largest Scotch-Irish population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+148%since 2000
from 10.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
1.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.3%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
43.5%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.4%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married51.4%(345)
Married41.6%(279)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced7%(47)
Women 15+
Never married18.7%(81)
Married50.9%(221)
Widowed3.9%(17)
Divorced26.5%(115)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ashland Heights, South Dakota?

Ashland Heights, South Dakota has about 754 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ashland Heights, South Dakota earns about $35,833 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 $80,100.

How educated are people in Ashland Heights, South Dakota?

About 21.2% 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 3.3% of people in Ashland Heights, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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