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Ashland, Wisconsin, in Ashland county, is 59 miles E of Duluth, Minnesota (center to center) and 155 miles NE of St. Paul, Minnesota. There are an estimated 8,620 people in the city.
In Ashland, about 45% of adults are married. In Ashland, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the city isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.
In 2000, Ashland had a median family income of $40,549.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($4,000) in Ashland. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
Approximately 62% of housing in Ashland is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Ashland.
In Ashland, 83% 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 Ashland than other cities.
Comparing Ashland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Ashland colleges • Ashland travel • Ashland mortgages and property.
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Ashland (sunset across the river) between 1880 and 1899
Ashland c1898.
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