Ashland, WI
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Ashland, Wisconsin Summary
Life in Ashland research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Ashland over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Ashland:
The population in Ashland is 7,903.
The median home value in Ashland is $179,999.
The median income in Ashland is $47,239.
The cost of living in Ashland is 90 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Ashland is $685.
The unemployment rate in Ashland is 3.8%.
The poverty rate in Ashland is 24.8%.
The average high in Ashland is 51.9° and the average low is 31.4°.
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Ashland, WI Crime Report
Crime in Ashland summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Ashland. Key points include:
There were 277 total crimes in Ashland in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Ashland is 3,473.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Ashland is 163.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Ashland is 3,310.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Ashland is 49.44% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Ashland Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Ashland / 100k People |
Wisconsin / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 277 | 3,473.4 | 1,809.0 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 13 | 163.0 | 323.4 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.3 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 1 | 12.5 | 52.8 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 75.2 | 230.6 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 264 | 3,310.3 | 1,485.7 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 23 | 288.4 | 218.5 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 223 | 2,796.2 | 1,106.1 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 18 | 225.7 | 161.0 | 282.7 |
Ashland, WI Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Ashland summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Ashland. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Wisconsin. Key points include:
The cost of living in Ashland is 90 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Ashland is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Ashland is $179,999.
The median income in Ashland is $47,239.
Ashland's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Ashland Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Ashland | Wisconsin | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 95 | 100 | |
| Services | 110 | 97 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 100 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 114 | 114 | 100 | |
| Housing | 63 | 84 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 95 | 96 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 102 | 103 | 100 | |
Ashland, WI Weather
The average high in Ashland is 51.9° and the average low is 31.4°.
There are 63.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 30.4 inches of precipitation each year with 90.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Ashland |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 51.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 31.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 63.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 30.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 90.8 |
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3 Reviews & Comments About Ashland
/5
HomeSnacks User - 2019-04-03 18:31:11.766816
Ashland was the absolute best place to be a kid at. Beautiful surroundings and very friendly people all looking out for one another. Barely locked a door and never seen drugs. Sure, there were more bars than churches but growing up I never heard about a lot of crimes. Maybe I just didn't hear about it but crime like you are referring to just wasn't there back then. Maybe some vandalism or pranks but nothing like violent crimes. I wouldn't trade my amazing childhood for anything.
The neighborhood sledding hill was the best times of my childhood. Didn't matter is it was winter or summer. I will always remember our neighborhood gang of kids.
HomeSnacks User - 2019-05-01 20:05:06.244463
I've lived in the greater Chequamegon Bay area for over 13 years. I lived in Ashland 5 of those years as a college student. Northland College is a really sweet little liberal arts school and I loved and value my experience there. My experience as a resident of Ashland is another story. In the 5 years I lived there, my home and vehicle were broken into on separate occasions, my car was egged in the dead of winter during extreme cold, making it impossible to get the egg off in a timely manner. I witnessed or was privy to numerous acts of bigotry and violence, including an attack on a friend on his way home late one night that left him lying half conscious in the street and resulting in multiple surgeries to repair his orbital bone and save his eye. The last thing he remembers hearing was something about how he was just a"dirty hippy". No one was charged. I worked in the school district and experienced an active shooter lock down due to a domestic dispute between a teacher and her estranged husband. I could go on. This little city on the beautiful shore of Lake Superior is being strangled by drug and poverty issues and racial tensions. This is exacerbated by residents who are resistant to change and who in many case refuse to support their greater community and schools. I chose to move outside the Ashland area, despite the lower cost of living offered there.
The lake shore path is lovely. Great Co-op, coffee house and bakery. Artesian well for fresh water. Northern Great Lakes Visitors Center is definitely worth a stop if you are passing through.
HomeSnacks User - 2019-05-24 02:24:27.803485
When first moved to Ashland everything was fine, but after mixing with everyone I shortly realized that it's mostly fighting, drugs, and robbery's. The middle school is full of many disrespectful kids. Most kids are know for smoking at a young age and it's not hard to find many older teens to buy.
The parks honesty stood out the most besides all the fights that occur and drugs being traded
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Ashland Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Ashland
The current population in Ashland is 7,903. The population has decreased -4.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 7,903 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 7,963 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 7,997 | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 8,083 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 8,116 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 8,167 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 8,189 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 8,213 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 8,255 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 8,283 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Ashland
Ashland is:
81.8% White with 6,463 White residents.
2.3% African American with 182 African American residents.
5.9% American Indian with 467 American Indian residents.
1.3% Asian with 102 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 7 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 10 Other residents.
4.8% Two Or More with 380 Two Or More residents.
3.7% Hispanic with 292 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Ashland | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.8% | 79.9% | 58.9% |
| African American | 2.3% | 6.1% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 5.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 2.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 4.8% | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 3.7% | 7.3% | 18.7% |
Gender in Ashland
Ashland is 47.7% female with 3,768 female residents.
Ashland is 52.3% male with 4,134 male residents.
| Gender | Ashland | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 49.9% | 50.4% |
| Male | 52.3% | 50.1% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Ashland for adults over 25
2.0% of adults in Ashland completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Ashland completed 9-12th grade.
36.0% of adults in Ashland completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Ashland completed some college.
14.0% of adults in Ashland completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Ashland completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Ashland completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Ashland completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Ashland completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Ashland | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Ashland, Wisconsin
8.8% of households in Ashland earn Less than $10,000.
11.4% of households in Ashland earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.2% of households in Ashland earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.1% of households in Ashland earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.9% of households in Ashland earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.8% of households in Ashland earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.0% of households in Ashland earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.1% of households in Ashland earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.1% of households in Ashland earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.5% of households in Ashland earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Ashland | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.8% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 11.4% | 3.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.2% | 6.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.1% | 7.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.9% | 11.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.8% | 18.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.0% | 14.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.1% | 18.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.1% | 8.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.5% | 7.6% | 11.4% |
