Ashland, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Ashland, California is 22,784 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 321st-largest city in California. The median household income is $81,604, the median home value is $695,300, and the median age is 36.0.
22,784
Population
12362
People / sq mi
$81,604
Median Income
$695,300
Median Home Value
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Ashland covers 1.8 sq mi of land at 12362 people per square mile.
About Ashland, CA
Ashland stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US cities, at roughly 12,362 people per square mile. Ashland is a city in California with a population of 22,784.
The typical household here earns about $81,604, near the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 13.5%, above the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $695,300, with typical rent around $2,063.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 20.8%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 7.4%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 32 minutes each way.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Ashland: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 17.3% |
| Black or African American | 19.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.2% |
Economy & Income
$81,604
Median Household Income
$35,603
Per Capita Income
13.5%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$695,300
Median Home Value
$2,063
Median Rent
36.4%
Owner-Occupied
Education
80.9%
High School+
20.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
6.4%
Drive Alone
71.0%
Public Transit
7.4%
Work From Home
31.6 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
7.1%
Foreign Born
43.4%
Non-English at Home
3.4%
Veterans
13.3%
With Disability
93.5%
Health Insurance
96.1%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 18.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 13.1% |
| Manufacturing | 10.9% |
| Retail Trade | 10.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.3% |
| Construction | 7.9% |
| Information | 6.8% |
| Public Administration | 2.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 2.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.0% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ashland, California has a population of 22,784 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 321st-largest city in California.
The median household income in Ashland, California is $81,604, with 13.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Ashland, California is $695,300, with median monthly rent at $2,063 and a homeownership rate of 36.4%.
The median age in Ashland, California is 36.0 years. The population is 48.2% male and 51.8% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.