Ashland, VA

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2021 Population

7,478

4.36% 1-year decline

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

30.5

5.86% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

16.9%

26.5% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$55,521

3.83% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$210,100

7.36% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

3,518

11.1% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Ashland, VA had a population of 7.48k people with a median age of 30.5 and a median household income of $55,521. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Ashland, VA declined from 7,819 to 7,478, a −4.36% decrease and its median household income grew from $53,475 to $55,521, a 3.83% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Ashland, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (60.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (20.3%), Other (Hispanic) (7.65%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.16%), and White (Hispanic) (3.92%).

None of the households in Ashland, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

92.4% of the residents in Ashland, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Ashland, VA are Randolph-Macon College (400 degrees awarded in 2021) and Institute of Advanced Medical Esthetics (458122) (25 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Ashland, VA was $210,100, and the homeownership rate was 51.7%.

Most people in Ashland, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Ashland, VA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Ashland, VA is home to a population of 7.48k people, from which 92.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 9.05% of Ashland, VA residents were born outside of the country (677 people).

In 2021, there were 2.97 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.51k people) in Ashland, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.52k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 572 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

92.4%

2021 Citizenship

92.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 92.4% of Ashland, VA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Ashland, VA was 92.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Ashland, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ashland, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
4.51k ± 371
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.52k ± 276
Other (Hispanic)
572 ± 316

13.5%

Hispanic Population

1.01k people

13.5% of the people in Ashland, VA are hispanic (1.01k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Ashland, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Virginia.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
109,039 ± 8,055 people
India
96,011 ± 7,565 people
Mexico
59,097 ± 5,948 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 109,039 Virginia residents, followed by India with 96,011 and Mexico with 59,097.

Foreign-Born Population

9.05%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

677 people

8.97%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

701 people

As of 2021, 9.05% of Ashland, VA residents (677 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Ashland, VA was 8.97%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Ashland, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
81 ± 50
Vietnam
65 ± 44
Gulf War (2001-)
43 ± 41

Ashland, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.25 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Ashland, VA employs 3.52k people. The largest industries in Ashland, VA are Educational Services (560 people), Manufacturing (393 people), and Retail Trade (358 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($55,781), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,078), and Public Administration ($52,308).

Males in Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $63,894. The income inequality in Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

3.52k

2021 Value

± 409

−11.1%

1 Year decline

± 18%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Ashland, VA declined at a rate of −11.1%, from 3.96k employees to 3.52k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ashland, VA, are Management Occupations (416 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (370 people), and Production Occupations (293 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ashland, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

3.52k

2021 Value

± 409

−11.1%

1 Year decline

± 18%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Ashland, VA declined at a rate of −11.1%, from 3.96k employees to 3.52k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ashland, VA, are Educational Services (560 people), Manufacturing (393 people), and Retail Trade (358 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ashland, VA, though some of these residents may live in Ashland, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$31,696

Median earning men ± $6,892

$31,310

Median earning women ± $1,101

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($105,741), Public Administration ($82,583), and Wholesale Trade ($53,375).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($58,068), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($56,250), and Public Administration ($50,817).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Virginia.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $37.7B, followed by Electronics ($29B) and Machinery ($23.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$313B

2020 Value in Virginia

$612B

Projected 2050 Value in Virginia

95.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Virginia trade was $313B. This is expected to increase 95.3% to $612B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $26B, followed by Maryland with $18.5B and Pennsylvania and $12.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.45%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Ashland, VA. Showing the available data for Virginia.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (54.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (44%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.45%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.45%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Ashland, VA awarded 425 degrees. The student population of Ashland, VA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 682 male students and 829 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Ashland, VA are White (329 and 78.3%), followed by Black or African American (35 and 8.33%), Hispanic or Latino (26 and 6.19%), and Two or More Races (12 and 2.86%).

The largest universities in Ashland, VA by number of degrees awarded are Randolph-Macon College (400 and 94.1%) and Institute of Advanced Medical Esthetics (458122) (25 and 5.88%).

The most popular majors in Ashland, VA are General Business (56 and 13.2%), General Biological Sciences (47 and 11.1%), and General Communication (41 and 9.65%).

The median tuition cost in Ashland, VA for private four year colleges is $43,660.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Ashland, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 83.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,511 (45.1% men and 54.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 1,511 students enrolled in Ashland, VA, 45.1% men and 54.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,137 records, of which 55.7% were women and 44.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business
56 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
47 degrees awarded
General Communication
41 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Ashland, VA was General Business with 56 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Ashland, VA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Randolph-Macon College
400 degrees awarded
Institute of Advanced Medical Esthetics (458122)
25 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Randolph-Macon College with 400 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 167 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Ashland, VA, which is 0.647 times less than the 258 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 329 degrees mean that there were 9.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 35 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($43,660) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,490) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.836% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.859% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.68M), Bachelors Degree (1.44M), and Some college (1.41M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Ashland, VA was $210,100 in 2021, which is 0.858 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $195,700 to $210,100, a 7.36% increase. The homeownership rate in Ashland, VA is 51.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Ashland, VA have an average commute time of 22.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ashland, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Ashland, VA is $55,521. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Ashland, VA was Census Tract 3207.01 with a value of $118,194, followed by Census Tract 3205 and Census Tract 3206.01, with respective values of $94,250 and $59,893.

Housing

Property

$210,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$18,101

$1,374

Median Property Taxes

±$267

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Ashland, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Ashland, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

51.7%

Homeownership

2021

64.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 51.7% of the housing units in Ashland, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 54.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Ashland, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 3207.01
Census Tract 3205
Census Tract 3206.01

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Ashland, VA was Census Tract 3207.01 with a value of $118,194, followed by Census Tract 3205 and Census Tract 3206.01, with respective values of $94,250 and $59,893.

The following map shows all of the places in Ashland, VA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$55,521

Median Household Income

± $12,321

2.66k

Number of Households

± 373

In 2021, the median household income of the 2.66k households in Ashland, VA grew to $55,521 from the previous year's value of $53,475.

The following chart displays the households in Ashland, VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Ashland, VA is from Virginia.

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2021, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.381% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (77.2%)
Walked (7.75%)
Carpooled (6.68%)

In 2021, 77.2% of workers in Ashland, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (7.75%) and those who carpooled to work (6.68%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Ashland, VA have a shorter commute time (22.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.04% of the workforce in Ashland, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Ashland, VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Ashland, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Ashland, VA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ashland, VA (1.03k out of 6.09k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females < 5 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Ashland, VA is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.2% of the population of Ashland, VA has health coverage, with 46.9% on employee plans, 12.5% on Medicaid, 12% on Medicare, 14% on non-group plans, and 2.86% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Hanover County, VA see 1400 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.82% increase from the previous year (1375 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1463 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 564 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,400 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hanover County, VA

Primary care physicians in Hanover County, VA see an average of 1,400 patients per year. This represents a 1.82% increase from the previous year (1,375 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Hanover County, VA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23% under 18 years, 32.9% between 18 and 34 years, 29.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 43.6% were men and 56.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.8%

Uninsured

46.9%

Employer Coverage

12.5%

Medicaid

12%

Medicare

14%

Non-Group

2.86%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ashland, VA declined by 1.77% from 12% to 11.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Ashland, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.