Ashland is a city located in Jackson County Oregon. Ashland has a 2024 population of 20,946. Ashland is currently declining at a rate of -0.55% annually and its population has decreased by -2.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 21,405 in 2020.
The average household income in Ashland is $94,159 with a poverty rate of 17.91%. The median age in Ashland is 48.2 years: 47.4 years for males, and 50 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ashland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,585 | 86.84% |
| Two or more races | 1,803 | 8.42% |
| Asian | 369 | 1.72% |
| Other race | 277 | 1.29% |
| Black or African American | 141 | 0.66% |
| Native American | 133 | 0.62% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 93 | 0.43% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,120 | 2.03 | 52.8 | 47.2 |
| Non Family | 4,970 | 1.31 | 35.8 | 64.2 |
| Married | 3,976 | 2.71 | 77.9 | 22.1 |
| Female | 875 | 2.93 | 37.3 | 62.7 |
| Male | 299 | 2.23 | 48.8 | 51.2 |
2.61
Average Family Size
2.03
Average Household Size
52.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 420 | 2.7% |
| Associates Degree | 639 | 4.1% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,939 | 31.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,768 | 30.63% |
| High School Graduate | 1,472 | 9.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 250 | 1.61% |
| Some College | 3,079 | 19.78% |
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 | 13,373 | 12,904 | 8,388 |
| Hispanic | 1,164 | 1,005 | 640 |
| 2+ Races | 1,070 | 1,056 | 768 |
| Asian | 243 | 215 | 146 |
| Other Race | 163 | 118 | 47 |
| Black | 141 | 141 | 93 |
| Native American | 49 | 29 | 29 |
| Islander | 19 | 19 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 71.78%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $38,941 | $53,295 | $35,965 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,875 | $87,345 | $53,194 |
| High School Graduate | $19,464 | $26,042 | $11,302 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,642 | $28,200 | $20,169 |
| Overall | $38,637 | $45,801 | $35,436 |
| Some College | $29,272 | $30,100 | $27,768 |
$38,637
Average Earnings
$45,801
Average Male
$35,436
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.27% of Ashland residents speak only English, while 8.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,897 | 2,802 | 16.58% |
| Hispanic | 2,050 | 513 | 25.02% |
| Multiple | 1,667 | 325 | 19.5% |
| Islander | 89 | 70 | 78.65% |
| Other | 239 | 58 | 24.27% |
| Asian | 309 | 39 | 12.62% |
| Black | 141 | 17 | 12.06% |
17.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.29%
Male Poverty Rate
18.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ashland is Islander, with 78.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ashland is Black, with 12.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 26.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.94% |
| Some College | 16.01% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.44% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 26.39% |
| Female Unemployed | 22.73% |
| Female Employed | 17.84% |
| Male Employed | 11.3% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $108,403 | $128,994 |
| Households | $64,767 | $94,159 |
| Married Families | $119,924 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,322 | $53,629 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.1%
Male Marriage Rate
39.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
1,100
Number of Veterans
1,001
Male Veterans
99
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 419 |
| First Gulf War | 293 |
| Second Gulf War | 143 |
| Korea | 21 |
| World War II | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 310 |
| 55 to 64 | 290 |
| 75+ | 275 |
| 35 to 54 | 202 |
| 18 to 34 | 23 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,016 | 6.22% |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 3.19% |
| Black | 29 | 20.57% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 1.51% |
| Asian | 13 | 3.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.4%
Labor Force Participation
54.1%
Employment Rate
5.7%
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
22.36%
Born in Ashland
91.82%
Native Born
8.18%
Foreign Born
2.51%
Non Citizen
5.67%
Naturalized
91.82% of Ashland residents were born in the United States, with 22.36% having been born in Oregon. 2.51% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 20,372 | -115 | -0.56% |
| 2028 | 20,487 | -115 | -0.56% |
| 2027 | 20,602 | -114 | -0.55% |
| 2026 | 20,716 | -115 | -0.55% |
| 2025 | 20,831 | -115 | -0.55% |
| 2024 | 20,946 | -115 | -0.55% |
| 2023 | 21,061 | -234 | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 21,295 | -344 | -1.59% |
| 2021 | 21,639 | 234 | 1.09% |
| 2020 | 21,405 | 279 | 1.32% |
| 2019 | 21,126 | -171 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 21,297 | 180 | 0.85% |
| 2017 | 21,117 | 178 | 0.85% |
| 2016 | 20,939 | 225 | 1.09% |
| 2015 | 20,714 | 107 | 0.52% |
| 2014 | 20,607 | 233 | 1.14% |
| 2013 | 20,374 | -12 | -0.06% |
| 2012 | 20,386 | 90 | 0.44% |
| 2011 | 20,296 | 204 | 1.02% |
| 2010 | 20,092 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 19,522 | 3,288 | 20.25% |
| 1990 | 16,234 | 1,291 | 8.64% |
| 1980 | 14,943 | 2,601 | 21.07% |
| 1970 | 12,342 | 3,223 | 35.34% |
| 1960 | 9,119 | 1,380 | 17.83% |
| 1950 | 7,739 | 2,995 | 63.13% |
| 1940 | 4,744 | 200 | 4.4% |
| 1930 | 4,544 | 261 | 6.09% |
| 1920 | 4,283 | -737 | -14.68% |
| 1910 | 5,020 | 2,386 | 90.58% |
| 1900 | 2,634 | 850 | 47.65% |
| 1890 | 1,784 | 942 | 111.88% |
| 1880 | 842 | -19,530 | -95.87% |