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Ashland, NE


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Ashland, Nebraska

Ashland, Nebraska, in Saunders county, is 22 miles NE of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 27 miles SW of Omaha, Nebraska. There are an estimated 2,262 people in the city.

The People and Families of Ashland

In Ashland, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ashland had a median family income of $47,428. Ashland has more than its share of wealthy families and people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,050) in Ashland. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Ashland Housing

Approximately 73% of housing in Ashland is owner-occupied. Property taxes are a bit high in the city, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

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 Nebraska):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 11%Ashland Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 18%Ashland Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Ashland, NE

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women89
Well-Paid Single Men88
Female Share of the Population87
Senior Citizens74
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Age of the Population64
Racial Diversity57
Male Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income89
People in Middle Class or Better78
People Above Poverty65
College Educated Adults64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times62
Working at Home64
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
People Living Alone63
Affordability of Rents53
Housing Recently Built58
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Affordability of Property Taxes33
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