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Ashland, MO


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Ashland, Missouri

Ashland, Missouri, in Boone county, is 12 miles S of Columbia, Missouri (center to center) and 107 miles W of St. Louis, Missouri. The city is conveniently located inside the Columbia metropolitan area. There are an estimated 1,869 people in Ashland.

The People and Families of Ashland

In Ashland, about 51% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Ashland. The kids here are young and many.

The city has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ashland had a median family income of $41,136. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Ashland.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($750) in Ashland. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Ashland Housing

Approximately 59% of housing in Ashland is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Ashland, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 12%Ashland Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Ashland College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Ashland, MO

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Well-Paid Single Women88
Senior Citizens55
Well-Paid Single Men56
Racial Diversity55
Age of the Population22
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size45
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
People in Middle Class or Better78
People Above Poverty67
Median Family Income67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times77
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
People Living Alone64
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Affordability of Rents33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime23
Low Violent Crime22

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