Population 6,893 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Ashland
Household size in Ashland
| Period | Ashland | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.50 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.45 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.54 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in Ashland has 2.42 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has edged down from 2.50 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Ashland
| Period | Ashland | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.4 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.0 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.1 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.3 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Ashland skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.4, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Ashland
| Period | Ashland | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Ashland: 6.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Ashland has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Missouri cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Ashland
Renters in Ashland
| Period | Ashland | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.5% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.4% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.3% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.4% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Ashland is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than a third of owners (36.0%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the west; owners are most common in the east.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Ashland
| Period | Ashland | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 2.1% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.3% of homes in Ashland are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Compared with other Missouri cities, Ashland has a lower vacancy rate than most.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Ashland
| Period | Ashland | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1995 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1998 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +4 | +6 |
Ashland has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1998, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1990 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the northwest has the oldest housing. Of the 191 Missouri cities with 5,000+ people, only 17 have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Ashland
| Period | Ashland | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $720 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $807 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $809 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,268 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$548 | +$383 | +$606 |
The median renter in Ashland pays $1,268 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in Missouri as a whole ($1,122). Rents are up $548 a month from 2006–10, a 76% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 24.1% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Ashland
Bachelor's degrees in Ashland
| Period | Ashland | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.3% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.9% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.7% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 46.3% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.0 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Ashland: 46.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 10.0 points, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Ashland
| Period | Ashland | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.8% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.5% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.6% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.1% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Ashland is above the national rate: 94.1% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Ashland
| Period | Ashland | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.6% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Ashland has been low: just 1.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 191 Missouri cities with 5,000+ people, only 13 have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 4.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Ashland compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland | 2.42 | 44.3 | 6.8% | 19.4% | 5.3% | 1998 | $1,268 | 46.3% | 94.1% | 1.6% |
| Elkhurst | 2.20 | 46.1 | 4.8% | 11.8% | 6.8% | 1992 | $1,636 | 47.9% | 99.8% | 0.6% |
| Oldham | 2.42 | 47.1 | 5.1% | 16.9% | 6.5% | 1994 | $1,093 | 46.3% | 97.3% | 1.2% |
| Hartsburg | 2.79 | 40.1 | 5.5% | 10.3% | 8.0% | 1999 | $1,182 | 46.4% | 97.0% | 3.0% |
| Wilton | 2.66 | 44.8 | 6.4% | 14.5% | 9.4% | 1991 | $2,045 | 42.1% | 98.8% | 0.0% |
| Englewood | 2.15 | 46.0 | 5.0% | 11.6% | 6.6% | 1992 | $1,555 | 47.6% | 99.8% | 0.9% |
| Pierpont | 2.77 | 39.9 | 9.6% | 17.6% | 4.8% | 2001 | $1,899 | 54.9% | 97.8% | 1.6% |
| Sandy Hook | 2.26 | 51.3 | 4.3% | 15.9% | 11.3% | 1986 | $720 | 24.8% | 93.3% | 1.2% |
| Marion | 2.17 | 55.0 | 6.4% | 8.7% | 11.4% | 1979 | $1,000 | 28.9% | 94.7% | 3.8% |
| Millersburg | 2.12 | 57.0 | 5.6% | 10.8% | 4.0% | 1989 | $957 | 16.3% | 93.9% | 0.0% |
| Lake Mykee Town | 2.78 | 43.1 | 9.6% | 23.2% | 7.9% | 1991 | $1,188 | 18.0% | 89.3% | 4.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Ashland. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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