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Ashland, Kentucky


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Ashland, Kentucky

Ashland, Kentucky, in Boyd county, is 11 miles W of Huntington, West Virginia (center to center) and 104 miles S of Columbus, Ohio. The city is conveniently located inside the Huntington - Ashland metropolitan area. There are an estimated 21,981 people in Ashland.

The People and Families of Ashland

In Ashland, about 53% of adults are married. In Ashland, lots of people live on their own.

The city has a larger percentage of females than most places. Ashland has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ashland had a median family income of $40,131.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($24,750) in Ashland. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Ashland Housing

Approximately 64% of housing in Ashland is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Ashland, 95% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 12%Ashland Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Ashland Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Ashland Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Ashland, KY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population108
Senior Citizens98
Age of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Women58
Well-Paid Single Men36
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Racial Diversity35
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married45
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults57
Median Family Income37
People in Middle Class or Better36
People Above Poverty25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home46
Public Transportation Use46
Walking and Biking to Work47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents95
People Living Alone97
Affordability of Property Taxes94
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Housing Recently Built32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime31
Low Property Crime21

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