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Ashland, KS


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Ashland, Kansas

Ashland, Kansas, in Clark county, is 137 miles W of Wichita, Kansas. There are an estimated 975 people in the city.

The People and Families of Ashland

In Ashland, about 63% of adults are married. In Ashland, lots of people live on their own.

The city has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ashland had a median family income of $40,682. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Ashland.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($200) in Ashland. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Ashland Housing

Approximately 78% of housing in Ashland is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities.

Commuting

In Ashland, 92% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in Ashland than other cities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyAshland Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Ashland College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Ashland, KS

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population99
Senior Citizens98
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Well-Paid Single Men78
Well-Paid Single Women66
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income55
People in Middle Class or Better55
People Above Poverty54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work77
Public Transportation Use67
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Rents87
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
Housing Recently Built11
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