Ashland County, Wisconsin
WI · FIPS 55003 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,080 | — | #2,093 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $62,462 | -16.9% | #1,850 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.1 years | +10.8% | #1,196 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $170,300 | -39.6% | #1,805 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $721 | -38.0% | #2,637 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.4% | +6.2% | #1,619 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Ashland County has a population of 16,080, making it the #2,093 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.1 years, which is 10.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Ashland County is $62,462, ranking #1,850 out of 3,222 counties — 16.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.4% and unemployment stands at 3.8%.
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The median home value in Ashland County is $170,300 (-39.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $721/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.4%.
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93.6% of residents in Ashland County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.1% above the national rate.
About Ashland County, Wisconsin
Ashland County, Wisconsin has a total population of 16,080, making it the 2,093rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Ashland County is 43.1 years, which is 10.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Ashland County is $62,462, which ranks #1,850 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8%.
The median home value in Ashland County is $170,300, 39.6% below the national median. Renters in Ashland County pay a median gross rent of $721 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Ashland County, 24.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 27.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.7 min.
Ashland County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 81.3% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (9.3%) and Two or More Races (5.1%).
All data for Ashland County, Wisconsin comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.