Ashland County's estimated 2026 population is 16,205 with a growth rate of 0.01% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Ashland County is the 62nd largest county in Wisconsin. The 2010 population was 16,142 and has seen a growth of 0.39% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.1 years
Female: 43.6 years
Male: 41.8 years
There are 12,749 adults, (3,452 of whom are seniors) in Ashland County.
Female: 7,902 (49.1%)
Male: 8,178 (50.9%)
The racial composition of Ashland County includes 82.87% White, 9.53% Native American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,326 | 82.87% |
| Native American | 1,532 | 9.53% |
| Two or more races | 974 | 6.06% |
| Asian | 119 | 0.74% |
| Black or African American | 83 | 0.52% |
| Other race | 45 | 0.28% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
Ashland County's average per capita income is $43,928. Household income levels show a median of $62,462. The poverty rate stands at 13.38%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $99,531 | - |
| Families | $82,887 | $95,283 |
| Households | $62,462 | $76,270 |
| Non Families | $34,539 | $48,104 |
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