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Ashton

South Dakota · 108 residents · 0.438 sq mi
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Ashton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,938. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 44 residents. 10% 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 $59,400. With a median age of 46.0, 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 46.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 216%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
108
−29%since 2000
from 152 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
247 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 347 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.0
+18%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
951251551842141990201020202024Ashton
2024204
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,938
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,602
+157%since 2000
from $12,283 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.1%
+33.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance16.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical16.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing8.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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
$59,400
+216%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
17.5% rent
Afford Score
1.0
+100%since 2000
from 0.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(152)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(102)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(2)
Diversity Score12%(13)
Diversity Score
12
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+236%since 2000
from 8.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.9%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−12.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
6.3%
−55.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−91.4 ptssince 2013
from 96.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ashton, South Dakota?

Ashton, South Dakota has about 108 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ashton, South Dakota earns about $60,938 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 $59,400.

How educated are people in Ashton, South Dakota?

About 10.1% 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 0.0% 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 50 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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