Demographics & People — Ashland, Wisconsin
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,884 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~7,900 |
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| Median Age | 40.9 |
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| Total Households | 3,411 |
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| Family Households | 1,595 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.14 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1071 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,797 |
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| Black or African American | 73 |
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| Asian | 75 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 254 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 2,021 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,821 |
| Other groups | 1,484 |
| Irish | 778 |
| Polish | 667 |
| Norwegian | 648 |
| Swedish | 625 |
| English | 589 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 292 |
| Finnish | 269 |
Language
| English Only | 7,267 |
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| Spanish | 71 |
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| Population 5+ | 7,504 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 511 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,390 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 13.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 9.6% |
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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, Wisconsin.
