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Ashland, WI


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Ashland, Wisconsin

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.

The People and Families of Ashland

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ashland had a median family income of $40,549.

Political Inclinations

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.

Ashland Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyAshland Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyAshland Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Ashland Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Ashland, WI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens86
Female Share of the Population68
Age of the Population55
Male Share of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Men53
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Racial Diversity26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married21
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
People in Middle Class or Better43
People Above Poverty42
Median Family Income32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home76
Public Transportation Use35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Affordability of Rents98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Property Taxes68
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime63
Low Property Crime42

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Ashland (sunset across the river) between 1880 and 1899

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