State
County
Land Area (mi²)
6.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
3,211.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.07% (15)
Growth Since 2010
6.14% (1,233)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Ashland, Oregon Population 2021
21,311
Ashland is a city located in Jackson County Oregon. With a 2020 population of 21,311, it is the 28th largest city in Oregon and the 1762nd largest city in the United States . Ashland is currently growing at a rate of 0.07% annually and its population has increased by 6.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,078 in 2010. Ashland reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 7 miles, Ashland has a population density of 3,211 people per square mile.
The average household income in Ashland is $83,500 with a poverty rate of 18.35%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,085 per month, and the median house value is $441,900. The median age in Ashland is 44.8 years, 44.4 years for males, and 46.2 years for females.
Ashland Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ashlandwas:
- White: 92.29%
- Two or more races: 3.07%
- Asian: 1.89%
- Black or African American: 1.42%
- Native American: 0.64%
- Other race: 0.46%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.23%
The current population of Ashland, Oregon is 21,311 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 21,281.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 20,078.
Ashland, Oregon Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,432 | 92.29% |
| Two or More Races | 647 | 3.07% |
| Asian | 398 | 1.89% |
| Black or African American | 300 | 1.42% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 134 | 0.64% |
| Some Other Race | 96 | 0.46% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 49 | 0.23% |
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Ashland Population by Race
Ashland Population Pyramid $2021
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Ashland Population by Age
Ashland Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,879 | 2.06 | 54.2 |
| Non Family | 5,190 | 1.4 | 40.3 |
| Married | 3,520 | 2.71 | 80.1 |
| Female | 846 | 2.92 | 38.5 |
| Male | 323 | 3.24 | 37.5 |
2.66
Average Family Size
2.06
Average Household Size
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Ashland Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 237 | 1.56% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 231 | 1.52% |
| High School Graduate | 1,699 | 11.17% |
| Some College | 3,337 | 21.95% |
| Associates Degree | 755 | 4.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,526 | 29.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,419 | 29.06% |
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Ashland Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Ashland Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,718 | 13,431 | 8,404 |
| Hispanic | 674 | 530 | 188 |
| Asian | 273 | 271 | 177 |
| 2+ Races | 262 | 227 | 91 |
| Black | 203 | 203 | 36 |
| Other Race | 56 | 34 | 17 |
| Native American | 54 | 54 | 39 |
| Islander | 25 | 25 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 72.22%.
Ashland Educational Attainment by Race
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$31,471
Average Earnings
$39,212
Average Male
$27,629
Average Female
Ashland Earnings by Educational Attainment
Ashland Language by Age
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Ashland Language
92.84% of Ashland residents speak only English, while 7.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.88% of the population.
Ashland Language
Ashland Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,618 | 3,070 | 17.43% |
| Hispanic | 1,374 | 375 | 27.29% |
| Multiple | 597 | 167 | 27.97% |
| Black | 261 | 87 | 33.33% |
| Asian | 357 | 33 | 9.24% |
| Islander | 49 | 24 | 48.98% |
| Other | 87 | 10 | 11.49% |
18.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.51%
Male Poverty Rate
19.86%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Ashland
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ashland is Islander, with 48.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ashland is Asian, with 9.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.81%.
Ashland Poverty
Ashland Poverty Rate by Education
Ashland Marital Status
Marriage Rates
40.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.4%
Male Marriage Rate
36.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Ashland Married by Age and Sex
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Ashland Marriage
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 45-54.
Ashland Marital Status by Race
Ashland Marital Status
Ashland Veterans by War
Ashland Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,231 | 7.42% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 1.91% |
| Black | 21 | 7.81% |
| Asian | 15 | 4.16% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 1.11% |
Ashland Veterans by Race
Ashland Veterans by Education
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5.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
Ashland Veterans by Education
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57.9%
Labor Force Participation
54.7%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
Ashland Employment by Age
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Ashland Employment by Race
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Ashland Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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25.20%
Born in Ashland
94.14%
Native Born
5.86%
Foreign Born
2.08%
Non Citizen
3.77%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.14% of Ashland residents were born in the United States, with 25.20% having been born in Oregon. 2.08% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Ashland Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 21,311 | 15 | 0.07% |
| 2020 | 21,296 | 15 | 0.07% |
| 2019 | 21,281 | 15 | 0.07% |
| 2018 | 21,266 | 184 | 0.87% |
| 2017 | 21,082 | 175 | 0.84% |
| 2016 | 20,907 | 220 | 1.06% |
| 2015 | 20,687 | 105 | 0.51% |
| 2014 | 20,582 | 229 | 1.13% |
| 2013 | 20,353 | -16 | -0.08% |
| 2012 | 20,369 | 88 | 0.43% |
| 2011 | 20,281 | 200 | 1.00% |
| 2010 | 20,081 | 559 | 0.28% |
| 2000 | 19,522 | 3,288 | 1.86% |
| 1990 | 16,234 | 1,291 | 0.83% |
| 1980 | 14,943 | 2,601 | 1.93% |
| 1970 | 12,342 | 3,223 | 3.07% |
| 1960 | 9,119 | 1,380 | 1.65% |
| 1950 | 7,739 | 2,995 | 5.02% |
| 1940 | 4,744 | 200 | 0.43% |
| 1930 | 4,544 | 261 | 0.59% |
| 1920 | 4,283 | -737 | -1.58% |
| 1910 | 5,020 | 2,386 | 6.66% |
| 1900 | 2,634 | 850 | 3.97% |
| 1890 | 1,784 | 942 | 7.80% |
| 1880 | 842 | 0.00% |