Ashley is a borough located in Luzerne County Pennsylvania. Ashley has a 2024 population of 2,607. Ashley is currently growing at a rate of 0.15% annually and its population has increased by 0.7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,589 in 2020.
The average household income in Ashley is $63,251 with a poverty rate of 39.7%. The median age in Ashley is 37.1 years: 31.4 years for males, and 40.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ashley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,128 | 81.47% |
| Two or more races | 296 | 11.33% |
| Other race | 101 | 3.87% |
| Black or African American | 87 | 3.33% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,083 | 2.38 | 66 | 34 |
| Non Family | 441 | 1.19 | 58.3 | 41.7 |
| Married | 300 | 2.81 | 89.3 | 10.7 |
| Female | 256 | 3.87 | 53.1 | 46.9 |
| Male | 86 | 2.5 | 62.8 | 37.2 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
66.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 72 | 4.43% |
| Associates Degree | 145 | 8.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 116 | 7.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 83 | 5.1% |
| High School Graduate | 814 | 50.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38 | 2.34% |
| Some College | 358 | 22.02% |
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 | 1,484 | 1,434 | 185 |
| Hispanic | 82 | 32 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 50 | 25 | 6 |
| Black | 49 | 39 | 8 |
| Other Race | 25 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.63%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 16.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $33,452 | $32,917 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,733 | $53,583 | $27,745 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,527 | $47,375 | $28,668 |
| Some College | $0 | $72,757 | $0 |
$33,527
Average Earnings
$47,375
Average Male
$28,668
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.12% of Ashley residents speak only English, while 4.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,089 | 658 | 31.5% |
| Hispanic | 413 | 349 | 84.5% |
| Multiple | 296 | 282 | 95.27% |
| Other | 101 | 76 | 75.25% |
| Black | 87 | 21 | 24.14% |
39.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
38.05%
Male Poverty Rate
41.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ashley is Multiple, with 95.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ashley is Black, with 24.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 39.7% |
| Some College | 28.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.73% |
| High School | 15.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 58.21% |
| Female Employed | 14.65% |
| Male Employed | 11.87% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $42,833 | $65,059 |
| Households | $39,234 | $63,251 |
| Married Families | $87,813 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,427 | $59,040 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.2%
Male Marriage Rate
29.0%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
133
Number of Veterans
120
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 34 |
| Second Gulf War | 31 |
| First Gulf War | 18 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 44 |
| 75+ | 37 |
| 18 to 34 | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 133 | 7.92% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 13.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.2%
Labor Force Participation
52.8%
Employment Rate
7.6%
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
80.7%
Born in Ashley
94.75%
Native Born
5.25%
Foreign Born
4.44%
Non Citizen
0.8%
Naturalized
94.75% of Ashley residents were born in the United States, with 80.7% having been born in Pennsylvania. 4.44% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,630 | 4 | 0.15% |
| 2028 | 2,626 | 5 | 0.19% |
| 2027 | 2,621 | 5 | 0.19% |
| 2026 | 2,616 | 4 | 0.15% |
| 2025 | 2,612 | 5 | 0.19% |
| 2024 | 2,607 | 4 | 0.15% |
| 2023 | 2,603 | 4 | 0.15% |
| 2022 | 2,599 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2021 | 2,598 | 9 | 0.35% |
| 2020 | 2,589 | -150 | -5.48% |
| 2019 | 2,739 | -4 | -0.15% |
| 2018 | 2,743 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2017 | 2,742 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2016 | 2,741 | -11 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 2,752 | -13 | -0.47% |
| 2014 | 2,765 | -9 | -0.32% |
| 2013 | 2,774 | -18 | -0.64% |
| 2012 | 2,792 | 2 | 0.07% |
| 2011 | 2,790 | -6 | -0.21% |
| 2010 | 2,796 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,866 | -425 | -12.91% |
| 1990 | 3,291 | -221 | -6.29% |
| 1980 | 3,512 | -583 | -14.24% |
| 1970 | 4,095 | -163 | -3.83% |
| 1960 | 4,258 | -985 | -18.79% |
| 1950 | 5,243 | -1,128 | -17.71% |
| 1940 | 6,371 | -722 | -10.18% |
| 1930 | 7,093 | 573 | 8.79% |
| 1920 | 6,520 | 919 | 16.41% |
| 1910 | 5,601 | 1,555 | 38.43% |
| 1900 | 4,046 | 854 | 26.75% |
| 1890 | 3,192 | 393 | 14.04% |
| 1880 | 2,799 | 169 | 6.43% |