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.

geosearchPopulation & 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.

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.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ashland, VA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    4.51k ± 371
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    1.52k ± 276
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    572 ± 316
13.5%
Hispanic Population
1.01k 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.

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.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. El Salvador
    109,039 ± 8,055 people
  2. India
    96,011 ± 7,565 people
  3. 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.

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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.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (1990s)
    81 ± 50
  2. Vietnam
    65 ± 44
  3. 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.

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briefcaseEconomy

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.

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.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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.

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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).

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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 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
  1. $37.7B
  2. $29B
  3. $23.6B

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.

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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.

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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
  1. $26B
  2. $18.5B
  3. $12.4B

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).

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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.

US Senators from Virginia

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Mark Warner
Senator from Virginia2
Assumed office on January 3, 2009
Tim Kaine
Senator from Virginia1
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.

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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.

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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.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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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).

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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.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 56 degrees awarded
  2. 47 degrees awarded
  3. 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.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 400 degrees awarded
  2. 25 degrees awarded

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

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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.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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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.

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Educational Pyramid

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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.

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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).

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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.

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.

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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.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 3207.01
  2. Census Tract 3205
  3. 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).

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Household Income

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$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.

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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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (77.2%)
  2. Walked (7.75%)
  3. 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%).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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%.

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