Ashland County's estimated 2026 population is 16,382 with a growth rate of 0.57% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Ashland County is the 62nd largest county in Wisconsin. The 2010 population was 16,142 and has seen a growth of 1.49% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Ashland County includes 83.31% White, 9.63% Native American, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (83.31%)
Native American (9.63%)
Two or more races (5.23%)
Black or African American (0.76%)
Asian (0.76%)
Other race (0.31%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,371 | 83.31% |
| Native American | 1,545 | 9.63% |
| Two or more races | 840 | 5.23% |
| Black or African American | 122 | 0.76% |
| Asian | 122 | 0.76% |
| Other race | 49 | 0.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Ashland County's average per capita income is $41,447. Household income levels show a median of $57,645. The poverty rate stands at 16.38%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $94,985 | - |
| Families | $82,105 | $91,953 |
| Households | $57,645 | $72,039 |
| Non Families | $29,972 | $44,083 |
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