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Ashland, IL


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Ashland, Illinois

Ashland, Illinois, in Cass county, is 20 miles W of Springfield, Illinois (center to center) and 88 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri. There are an estimated 1,361 people in the village.

The People and Families of Ashland

In Ashland, about 64% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ashland had a median family income of $50,227.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($250) in Ashland. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Ashland Housing

Approximately 81% of housing in Ashland is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Ashland, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Ashland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Ashland Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Ashland, IL

Comparing Ashland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women97
Well-Paid Single Men87
Male Share of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Age of the Population55
Female Share of the Population44
Senior Citizens44
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty86
Median Family Income86
People in Middle Class or Better85
College Educated Adults77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use86
Walking and Biking to Work65
Short Commute Times34
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built56
People Living Alone45
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Affordability of Rents35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
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