Ashland, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Ashland | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,600 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 11723.1 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.88% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.6 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 7,373 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Ashland grew by 9.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 22,358 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Ashland has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Ashland | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $83,323 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 8.53% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.4% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Ashland is about 14% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Ashland | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $506,993 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,060 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 35.7% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Ashland is about 20.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,060 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Ashland spend about 55 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 231 hours, about 9.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Ashland | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 27.7 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 55.5 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 231 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,163 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 7.3% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 41,524 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,599 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Ashland is 28 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Ashland has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Ashland | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.2% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.98 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Ashland has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Ashland | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.2 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.8% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.2% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ashland, California.
What is the population of Ashland, California?
The population of Ashland, California is 21,600, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Ashland, California?
The population density of Ashland, California is 11723.1 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Ashland, California?
The median household income in Ashland, California is $83,323, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Ashland, California?
The median home price in Ashland, California is $506,993, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Ashland, California?
The unemployment rate in Ashland, California is 7.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.