Population 9,592 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Ashland
Household size in Ashland
| Period | Ashland | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.63 | 2.64 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.72 | 2.68 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.75 | 2.65 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.57 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | −0.07 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Ashland average 2.58 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Household size has edged down from 2.63 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the east.
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 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.6 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.9 | 39.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.0 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.6 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.0 | +1.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Ashland skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 44.6 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 12.2% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 11.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.2% of households in Ashland, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Ashland has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of New Jersey 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 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 30.2% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 32.1% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 32.7% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 10.9% | 33.2% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +3.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Ashland is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 10.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 47.6% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.2% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 9.2% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.5% of homes in Ashland are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Compared with other New Jersey 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 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1964 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1965 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1965 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1968 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Ashland is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1964, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. That is in line with the rest of the Philadelphia area.
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 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,450 | $1,049 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,664 | $1,147 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,777 | $1,281 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,065 | $1,631 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$615 | +$582 | +$651 | +$606 |
The median renter in Ashland pays $2,065 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $615 a month from 2006–10, a 42% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 20.8% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable are in the southeast.
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 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.4% | 32.7% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 49.4% | 34.4% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.1% | 37.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 57.2% | 42.3% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.8 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Ashland: 57.2% 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. The share with a degree has risen 12.8 points since 2006–10, 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 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.0% | 87.5% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.2% | 88.9% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.5% | 90.5% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.5% | 91.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +4.4 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Ashland: 96.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 6.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 8.4% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 6.1% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Ashland is close to the national rate: 6.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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 | 2.58 | 47.6 | 4.2% | 10.9% | 3.5% | 1964 | $2,065 | 57.2% | 96.5% | 6.0% |
| Tavistock | 2.77 | 43.0 | 9.0% | 17.0% | 7.6% | 1967 | $960 | 16.8% | 96.0% | 11.1% |
| Lawnside | 2.67 | 48.1 | 18.1% | 35.5% | 9.8% | 1965 | $1,055 | 22.4% | 92.6% | 12.2% |
| Magnolia | 2.50 | 42.3 | 6.5% | 23.9% | 2.5% | 1963 | $1,532 | 31.9% | 92.5% | 5.9% |
| Echelon | 2.10 | 39.5 | 5.0% | 64.7% | 2.6% | 1979 | $1,753 | 53.6% | 95.6% | 4.6% |
| Springdale | 2.75 | 47.7 | 5.0% | 16.2% | 5.8% | 1979 | $1,992 | 70.5% | 95.3% | 7.4% |
| Haddonfield | 2.79 | 39.3 | 5.1% | 30.6% | 7.2% | 1949 | $1,826 | 73.6% | 98.0% | 5.8% |
| Barrington | 2.17 | 43.1 | 6.2% | 47.2% | 3.4% | 1960 | $1,069 | 48.2% | 94.5% | 4.9% |
| Cherry Hill | 2.63 | 41.7 | 5.6% | 31.3% | 2.8% | 1961 | $1,736 | 50.1% | 92.4% | 5.6% |
| Somerdale | 2.46 | 42.4 | 12.4% | 24.1% | 1.4% | 1967 | $1,373 | 32.3% | 91.9% | 7.2% |
| Hi-Nella | 2.23 | 40.7 | 10.3% | 54.9% | 6.1% | 1964 | $1,533 | 25.3% | 91.9% | 6.5% |
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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