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Ashley, ND


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Ashley, North Dakota

Ashley, North Dakota, in McIntosh county, is 86 miles SE of Bismarck, North Dakota (center to center) and 304 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. There are an estimated 882 people in the city.

The People and Families of Ashley

In Ashley, about 61% of adults are married. In Ashley, lots of people live on their own.

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

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ashley had a median family income of $28,500.

Ashley Housing

Approximately 82% of housing in Ashley is owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Ashley is known in North Dakota for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Ashley, 80% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in Ashley than other cities.

High Points

Ashley strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Dakota):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyAshley Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyAshley Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyAshley Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 8%Ashley Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 12%Ashley Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Ashley, ND

Comparing Ashley to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Dakota (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity59
Male Share of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty31
College Educated Adults21
People in Middle Class or Better21
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use810
Working at Home76

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Housing Recently Built31
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