U.S. County · Profile

Ashland County

16.1KTotal Population
15Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-4.55%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Ashland County has a population of 16,079 as of 2023. It is located in Wisconsin.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Ashland County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):3.3%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White83.1%13,362
American Indian/Alaska Native9.9%1,592
Two or More Races4.4%707
Hispanic or Latino3.3%531
Black or African American1.6%257
Asian0.7%113
Some Other Race0.2%32
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Ashland County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$57,000
23.6% below national average
Per Capita Income
$31,563
17.7% below national average
Poverty Rate
16.6%
44.3% above national average
Median Age
42.2 years

Income & Poverty

$57,000Median Household Income
$31,563Per Capita Income
16.6%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$57,000$71,624
Families$76,282$89,784
Married-couple Families$76,282$85,436
Nonfamily Households$30,533$32,976

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Ashland County, Wisconsin.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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