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Ashford

Washington · 303 residents · 2.467 sq mi
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Ashford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,194. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. With a median age of 50.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 39% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
67% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
303
+13%since 2000
from 267 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
123 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 108 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.9
+24%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
402133875607332000201020202024Ashford
2024319
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,194
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,842
+14%since 2000
from $19,996 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance23.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical23.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information18.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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

Owner-occupied
66.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
33.1% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(250)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(8)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(261)
Black1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3%(9)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.4%(35)
Diversity Score
11
+289%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+17%since 2000
from 27.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.5%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% 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%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.4%
−16.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.1%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
65.2%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
34.8%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
30.9%
−33.7 ptssince 2013
from 64.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ashford, Washington?

Ashford, Washington has about 303 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ashford, Washington?

The typical household in Ashford, Washington earns about $47,194 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Ashford, Washington?

About 26.4% 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 12.5% of people in Ashford, Washington 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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