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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Ashton

South Dakota · 152 residents · 0.438 sq mi
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Ashton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,625. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $12,500. Households here earn about 27% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

152
−4%since 1990
from 158 in 1990
1990 – 2025
347 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 361 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.0
+11%since 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
951251551842141990201020202024Ashton
2024204
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,625
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,861 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,283
+75%since 1990
from $7,029 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.3%
−16.5 ptssince 1990
from 22.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$12,500
−37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,999 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$475
US average: $602
85.2%
−14.8 ptssince 1990
from 100.0% in 1990
14.8% rent
0.5
−52%since 1990
from 1.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(158)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(152)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.3%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.5%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 83.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

8.9 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ashton, South Dakota?

Ashton, South Dakota has about 152 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ashton, South Dakota?

The typical household in Ashton, South Dakota earns about $25,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ashton, South Dakota expensive?

In Ashton, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $12,500, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Ashton, South Dakota?

About 4.3% of adults age 25 and over in Ashton, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ashton, South Dakota?

About 6.3% of people in Ashton, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ashton, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Ashton, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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