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Ashland, Virginia

Ashland, Virginia, in Hanover county, is 14 miles N of Richmond, Virginia (center to center) and 82 miles S of Washington, District of Columbia. The town is conveniently located inside the Richmond - Petersburg metropolitan area. There are an estimated 6,619 people in Ashland.

The People and Families of Ashland

In Ashland, about 36% of adults are married. Though there are lots of families, Ashland isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ashland had a median family income of $43,101.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($7,875) in Ashland. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Ashland Housing

Approximately 60% of housing in Ashland is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Ashland, 85% of commuters drive to work. The town is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Ashland Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Ashland, VA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population85
Racial Diversity87
Well-Paid Single Women78
Senior Citizens53
Well-Paid Single Men57
Male Share of the Population36
Age of the Population22
Children Under 5 Years Old13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size47
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults67
People Above Poverty57
People in Middle Class or Better47
Median Family Income47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times67
Working at Home22
Public Transportation Use23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes84
Housing Recently Built88
People Living Alone75
Affordability of Rents52
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime54
Low Property Crime53
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