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Ashford

Washington · 319 residents · 2.467 sq mi
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Ashford is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,686. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $357,700. With a median age of 58.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
319
+19%since 2000
from 267 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
129 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 108 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
58.0
+42%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
402133875607332000201020202024Ashford
2024319
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$113,686
+124%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,917 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,062
+165%since 2000
from $19,996 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
100.0%
+80.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−20.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.123
−63%since 2010
from 0.335 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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
$357,700
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+27.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
3.1
−22%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
99
RELATED:See current rent listings in Ashford on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(250)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(8)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.7%(248)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino18.2%(58)
Asian4.1%(13)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score45.1%(144)
Diversity Score
45
+1436%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.2%
+25.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
93.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.5%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.0%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.1%
+11.3 ptssince 2012
from 18.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−64.6 ptssince 2013
from 64.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+33.9 ptssince 2017
from 66.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.7%
−22.3 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ashford, Washington?

Ashford, Washington has about 319 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ashford, Washington?

The typical household in Ashford, Washington earns about $113,686 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ashford, Washington expensive?

In Ashford, Washington, the median home is worth about $357,700.

How educated are people in Ashford, Washington?

About 45.2% of adults age 25 and over in Ashford, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ashford, Washington?

About 0.0% of people in Ashford, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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