Ashland is a CDP located in Camden County New Jersey. Ashland has a 2024 population of 9,563. Ashland is currently growing at a rate of 0.95% annually and its population has increased by 8.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,853 in 2020.
The average household income in Ashland is $134,261 with a poverty rate of 9.71%. The median age in Ashland is 50.2 years: 46.8 years for males, and 51.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ashland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,547 | 80.43% |
| Asian | 776 | 8.27% |
| Black or African American | 572 | 6.1% |
| Two or more races | 354 | 3.77% |
| Other race | 134 | 1.43% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,620 | 2.54 | 90.6 | 9.4 |
| Married | 2,395 | 2.99 | 95.8 | 4.2 |
| Non Family | 854 | 1.12 | 82.6 | 17.4 |
| Female | 350 | 2.85 | 76.9 | 23.1 |
| Male | 21 | 3.81 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
90.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 123 | 1.73% |
| Associates Degree | 537 | 7.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,163 | 30.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,435 | 20.24% |
| High School Graduate | 1,666 | 23.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 118 | 1.66% |
| Some College | 1,049 | 14.79% |
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 | 5,630 | 5,547 | 2,920 |
| Asian | 626 | 537 | 307 |
| Hispanic | 361 | 316 | 133 |
| Black | 322 | 293 | 133 |
| 2+ Races | 231 | 231 | 109 |
| Other Race | 80 | 80 | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 51.87%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $82,679 | $101,250 | $71,964 |
| Graduate Degree | $99,375 | $132,813 | $91,667 |
| High School Graduate | $40,786 | $66,050 | $26,545 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,250 | $36,000 | $29,821 |
| Overall | $66,250 | $74,660 | $47,404 |
| Some College | $47,448 | $66,250 | $36,719 |
$66,250
Average Earnings
$74,660
Average Male
$47,404
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.57% of Ashland residents speak only English, while 14.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 6.3% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,977 | 360 | 5.16% |
| Black | 510 | 294 | 57.65% |
| Hispanic | 751 | 130 | 17.31% |
| Asian | 772 | 109 | 14.12% |
9.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.67%
Male Poverty Rate
11.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ashland is Black, with 57.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ashland is White, with 5.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.67% |
| Some College | 7.88% |
| High School | 6.47% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.8% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 9.52% |
| Female Employed | 7.49% |
| Male Employed | 1.75% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $117,204 | $150,092 |
| Households | $112,690 | $134,261 |
| Married Families | $129,837 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $62,159 | $78,440 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
68.7%
Male Marriage Rate
57.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
352
Number of Veterans
317
Male Veterans
35
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 94 |
| Vietnam | 93 |
| First Gulf War | 90 |
| Korea | 48 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 127 |
| 35 to 54 | 94 |
| 65 to 74 | 65 |
| 55 to 64 | 54 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 300 | 4.75% |
| Hispanic | 30 | 7.01% |
| Black | 25 | 7.29% |
| Asian | 20 | 2.98% |
| Other Race | 7 | 8.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.4%
Labor Force Participation
62.8%
Employment Rate
4.9%
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
48.61%
Born in Ashland
88.47%
Native Born
11.53%
Foreign Born
3.29%
Non Citizen
8.24%
Naturalized
88.47% of Ashland residents were born in the United States, with 48.61% having been born in New Jersey. 3.29% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,563 | 90 | 0.95% |
| 2023 | 9,473 | 90 | 0.96% |
| 2022 | 9,383 | 135 | 1.46% |
| 2021 | 9,248 | 395 | 4.46% |
| 2020 | 8,853 | 448 | 5.33% |
| 2019 | 8,405 | 113 | 1.36% |
| 2018 | 8,292 | 84 | 1.02% |
| 2017 | 8,208 | -139 | -1.67% |
| 2016 | 8,347 | -201 | -2.35% |
| 2015 | 8,548 | 288 | 3.49% |
| 2014 | 8,260 | 115 | 1.41% |
| 2013 | 8,145 | -93 | -1.13% |
| 2012 | 8,238 | -29 | -0.35% |
| 2011 | 8,267 | -35 | -0.42% |
| 2010 | 8,302 | 0 | 0% |