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Ashland Heights

South Dakota · 678 residents · 2.913 sq mi
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Ashland Heights has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,765. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 159 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $160,600. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 294%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
678
−19%since 2000
from 837 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
233 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 287 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.2
+59%since 2000
from 30.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
5637419191K1K2000201020202024Ashland Heights
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,765
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,148 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,040
+48%since 2000
from $13,564 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing30.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services8.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,600
+294%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
11.3% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+210%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(543)
Black1.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(35)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other9.1%(62)
Diversity Score36.3%(246)
Diversity Score
36
+206%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.0 min
+40%since 2000
from 10.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.5%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
36.1%
+34.3 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.1%
−21.1 ptssince 2011
from 82.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
41.5%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.2%
−27.6 ptssince 2013
from 52.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ashland Heights, South Dakota?

Ashland Heights, South Dakota has about 678 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ashland Heights, South Dakota earns about $55,765 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 $160,600.

How educated are people in Ashland Heights, South Dakota?

About 7.7% 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 8.8% of people in Ashland Heights, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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