Ashland is a town located in Hanover County Virginia. Ashland has a 2024 population of 7,901. Ashland is currently growing at a rate of 1.01% annually and its population has increased by 4.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,584 in 2020.
The average household income in Ashland is $89,868 with a poverty rate of 16.43%. The median age in Ashland is 30.7 years: 30.8 years for males, and 30.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ashland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,938 | 64.41% |
| Black or African American | 1,549 | 20.2% |
| Other race | 615 | 8.02% |
| Two or more races | 426 | 5.56% |
| Asian | 131 | 1.71% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,750 | 2.25 | 56.3 | 43.7 |
| Non Family | 1,192 | 1.3 | 51 | 49 |
| Married | 908 | 2.89 | 75.6 | 24.4 |
| Female | 389 | 3.31 | 26.2 | 73.8 |
| Male | 261 | 2.74 | 58.2 | 41.8 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
56.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 219 | 4.84% |
| Associates Degree | 513 | 11.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 938 | 20.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 639 | 14.12% |
| High School Graduate | 984 | 21.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 264 | 5.83% |
| Some College | 968 | 21.39% |
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 | 3,046 | 2,854 | 1,378 |
| Black | 880 | 716 | 125 |
| Hispanic | 449 | 327 | 0 |
| Other Race | 410 | 299 | 22 |
| Asian | 89 | 89 | 39 |
| 2+ Races | 78 | 64 | 13 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 45.24%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,765 | $75,481 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $84,728 | $96,424 | $79,141 |
| High School Graduate | $37,042 | $39,821 | $29,946 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,804 | $48,000 | $34,063 |
| Overall | $38,545 | $51,525 | $36,282 |
| Some College | $36,595 | $45,208 | $36,111 |
$38,545
Average Earnings
$51,525
Average Male
$36,282
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.96% of Ashland residents speak only English, while 12.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,897 | 441 | 11.32% |
| Black | 1,275 | 413 | 32.39% |
| Other | 615 | 136 | 22.11% |
| Hispanic | 779 | 136 | 17.46% |
| Multiple | 238 | 22 | 9.24% |
16.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.67%
Male Poverty Rate
16.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ashland is Black, with 32.39% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ashland is Multiple, with 9.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.71% |
| High School | 12.54% |
| Some College | 8.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 38.1% |
| Female Employed | 10.91% |
| Male Employed | 6.75% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,750 | $115,741 |
| Households | $65,000 | $89,868 |
| Married Families | $132,589 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,222 | $54,724 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.4%
Male Marriage Rate
28.2%
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
309
Number of Veterans
266
Male Veterans
43
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 124 |
| First Gulf War | 38 |
| Second Gulf War | 36 |
| Korea | 33 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 110 |
| 65 to 74 | 82 |
| 35 to 54 | 65 |
| 55 to 64 | 37 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 219 | 5.05% |
| Black | 80 | 7.02% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 3.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.58%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.7%
Labor Force Participation
56.5%
Employment Rate
4.3%
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
60.21%
Born in Ashland
92.74%
Native Born
7.26%
Foreign Born
6.5%
Non Citizen
0.77%
Naturalized
92.74% of Ashland residents were born in the United States, with 60.21% having been born in Virginia. 6.5% 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 | 8,298 | 80 | 0.97% |
| 2028 | 8,218 | 79 | 0.97% |
| 2027 | 8,139 | 80 | 0.99% |
| 2026 | 8,059 | 79 | 0.99% |
| 2025 | 7,980 | 79 | 1% |
| 2024 | 7,901 | 79 | 1.01% |
| 2023 | 7,822 | 74 | 0.96% |
| 2022 | 7,748 | 79 | 1.03% |
| 2021 | 7,669 | 85 | 1.12% |
| 2020 | 7,584 | -281 | -3.57% |
| 2019 | 7,865 | 41 | 0.52% |
| 2018 | 7,824 | 32 | 0.41% |
| 2017 | 7,792 | 86 | 1.12% |
| 2016 | 7,706 | 151 | 2% |
| 2015 | 7,555 | 182 | 2.47% |
| 2014 | 7,373 | 35 | 0.48% |
| 2013 | 7,338 | 24 | 0.33% |
| 2012 | 7,314 | 125 | 1.74% |
| 2011 | 7,189 | -72 | -0.99% |
| 2010 | 7,261 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,619 | 755 | 12.88% |
| 1990 | 5,864 | 1,224 | 26.38% |
| 1980 | 4,640 | 1,706 | 58.15% |
| 1970 | 2,934 | 161 | 5.81% |
| 1960 | 2,773 | 163 | 6.25% |
| 1950 | 2,610 | -5,688 | -68.55% |