Ashland Demographics
Population Trend
Population Change by Decade
| Period | Population | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1,921 | — | — |
| 1980 | 2,052 | +131 | +6.8% |
| 1990 | 2,034 | -18 | -0.9% |
| 2000 | 1,965 | -69 | -3.4% |
| 2010 | 2,037 | +72 | +3.7% |
| 2020 | 1,984 | -53 | -2.6% |
| 2024 | 1,945 | -39 | -2.0% |
Ashland vs. Clay County
| Year | Ashland | Clay County | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1,921 | 12,636 | 15.2% |
| 1980 | 2,052 | 13,703 | 15.0% |
| 1990 | 2,034 | 13,252 | 15.3% |
| 2000 | 1,965 | 14,254 | 13.8% |
| 2010 | 2,037 | 13,932 | 14.6% |
| 2020 | 1,984 | 14,236 | 13.9% |
| 2024 | 1,945 | 14,239 | 13.7% |
Complete Population Data
| Year | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1,921 | Decennial Census |
| 1980 | 2,052 | Decennial Census |
| 1990 | 2,034 | Decennial Census |
| 2000 | 1,965 | Decennial Census |
| 2001 | 2,042 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2002 | 2,039 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2003 | 2,035 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2004 | 2,027 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2005 | 2,024 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2006 | 2,026 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2007 | 2,047 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2008 | 2,063 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2009 | 2,045 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2010 | 2,037 | Decennial Census |
| 2011 | 1,998 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2012 | 1,959 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2013 | 1,951 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2014 | 1,953 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2015 | 1,945 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2016 | 1,937 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2017 | 1,923 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2018 | 1,911 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2019 | 1,899 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2020 | 1,984 | Decennial Census |
| 2021 | 1,962 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2022 | 1,958 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2023 | 1,936 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2024 | 1,945 | Population Estimates Program |
Data Sources
- Population Estimates Program US Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (annual estimates)
- Decennial Census US Census Bureau Decennial Census (actual count every 10 years)