Ashland town is located in Grafton County New Hampshire. Ashland town has a 2024 population of 1,956. Ashland town is currently declining at a rate of -0.41% annually but its population has increased by 0.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,942 in 2020.
The average household income in Ashland town is $67,970 with a poverty rate of 24.74%. The median age in Ashland town is 32.3 years: 30.9 years for males, and 36.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ashland town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,872 | 83.61% |
| Two or more races | 318 | 14.2% |
| Asian | 30 | 1.34% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 0.49% |
| Other race | 8 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 966 | 2.32 | 61.1 | 38.9 |
| Non Family | 392 | 1.24 | 55.1 | 44.9 |
| Married | 387 | 2.76 | 82.7 | 17.3 |
| Female | 148 | 4.01 | 25.7 | 74.3 |
| Male | 39 | 2.33 | 41 | 59 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
61.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 126 | 8.5% |
| Associates Degree | 69 | 4.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 234 | 15.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 155 | 10.46% |
| High School Graduate | 545 | 36.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7 | 0.47% |
| Some College | 346 | 23.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,329 | 1,196 | 362 |
| 2+ Races | 107 | 107 | 0 |
| Asian | 30 | 30 | 23 |
| Other Race | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 76.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $30,313 | $0 | $14,398 |
| Graduate Degree | $103,006 | $0 | $103,750 |
| High School Graduate | $31,875 | $32,008 | $31,734 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,010 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,023 | $38,292 | $39,669 |
| Some College | $40,682 | $39,750 | $40,701 |
$39,023
Average Earnings
$38,292
Average Male
$39,669
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.74% of Ashland town residents speak only English, while 2.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,835 | 339 | 18.47% |
| Multiple | 318 | 155 | 48.74% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 37 | 100% |
| Asian | 30 | 23 | 76.67% |
24.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.94%
Male Poverty Rate
20.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ashland town is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ashland town is White, with 18.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.06% |
| Some College | 17.11% |
| High School | 13.39% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 10.65% |
| Male Unemployed | 10.64% |
| Female Employed | 6.75% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,977 | $75,676 |
| Households | $53,367 | $67,970 |
| Married Families | $81,402 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,000 | $56,614 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.1%
Male Marriage Rate
40.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
108
Number of Veterans
95
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 65 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 65 |
| 35 to 54 | 31 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 108 | 7.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.7%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.1%
Labor Force Participation
59%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.95%
Born in Ashland town
95.85%
Native Born
4.15%
Foreign Born
2.32%
Non Citizen
1.83%
Naturalized
95.85% of Ashland town residents were born in the United States, with 66.95% having been born in New Hampshire. 2.32% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Oceania.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,916 | -8 | -0.42% |
| 2028 | 1,924 | -8 | -0.41% |
| 2027 | 1,932 | -8 | -0.41% |
| 2026 | 1,940 | -8 | -0.41% |
| 2025 | 1,948 | -8 | -0.41% |
| 2024 | 1,956 | -8 | -0.41% |
| 2023 | 1,964 | -8 | -0.41% |
| 2022 | 1,972 | 14 | 0.72% |
| 2021 | 1,958 | 16 | 0.82% |
| 2020 | 1,942 | -122 | -5.91% |
| 2019 | 2,064 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2018 | 2,063 | -7 | -0.34% |
| 2017 | 2,070 | -8 | -0.38% |
| 2016 | 2,078 | 3 | 0.14% |
| 2015 | 2,075 | -8 | -0.38% |
| 2014 | 2,083 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 2,081 | 10 | 0.48% |
| 2012 | 2,071 | 7 | 0.34% |
| 2011 | 2,064 | -11 | -0.53% |
| 2010 | 2,075 | 0 | 0% |