Demographics & People — Ashland, Kentucky
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 21,405 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~21,000 |
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| Median Age | 40.7 |
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| Total Households | 9,356 |
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| Family Households | 5,529 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.26 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0862 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 19,682 |
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| Black or African American | 323 |
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| Asian | 100 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 494 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 6,882 |
| American | 3,699 |
| English | 3,378 |
| Other groups | 3,179 |
| German | 2,183 |
| Irish | 2,046 |
| Scotch-Irish | 1,088 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 649 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 547 |
| Italian | 533 |
Language
| English Only | 19,399 |
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| Spanish | 340 |
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| Population 5+ | 20,033 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,295 |
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| Population 18+ | 16,483 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Ashland, Kentucky.
