Ashland, CA Demographics

A map of Ashland's Population by Race

Ashland, California has an estimated population of 22,210, a decrease from the 23,823 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 43.6% Hispanic, 20.9% Asian, 18.8% Black, 11.1% White, 3.5% Multiracial, and 2.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ashland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ashland has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Ashland, that probability was 71.1% in 2020 and 71.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ashland is ranked the 328th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Ashland was ranked the 316th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ashland's White Population

2,464 residents of Ashland, or 11.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ashland is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Ashland ranks 1422nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ashland's White population has declined by an estimated 6.4%. White residents' share of Ashland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 11.1%.

Ashland is less White than neighboring Cherryland (18.8% White), San Lorenzo (18.2% White), San Leandro (19.7% White), Castro Valley (33.5% White), and Hayward (12.7% White).

Ashland's Black Population

4,174 residents of Ashland, or 18.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ashland is considerably higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Ashland ranks 29th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ashland's Black population has grown by an estimated 8.7%. Black residents' share of Ashland's population has increased from 16.1% to 18.8%.

Ashland is more Black than neighboring Cherryland (7.5% Black), San Lorenzo (3.8% Black), San Leandro (9.5% Black), Castro Valley (8.7% Black), and Hayward (7.6% Black).

Ashland's Asian Population

4,637 residents of Ashland, or 20.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ashland is higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Ashland ranks 110th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ashland's Asian population has declined by an estimated 15.9%. Asian residents' share of Ashland's population has decreased from 23.1% to 20.9%.

Ashland is more Asian than neighboring Cherryland (14.5% Asian). Ashland is less Asian than neighboring San Lorenzo (31.3% Asian), San Leandro (35.8% Asian), Castro Valley (32.9% Asian), and Hayward (30% Asian).

Ashland's Hispanic Population

9,689 residents of Ashland, or 43.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ashland is slightly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Ashland ranks 441st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ashland's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 8.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Ashland's population has decreased from 44.3% to 43.6%.

Ashland is more Hispanic than neighboring San Lorenzo (42.1% Hispanic), San Leandro (29.3% Hispanic), Castro Valley (19.8% Hispanic), and Hayward (41.3% Hispanic). Ashland is less Hispanic than neighboring Cherryland (52.3% Hispanic).

Ashland's Native American/Other Population

463 residents of Ashland, or 2.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ashland is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Ashland ranks 410th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ashland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 2.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ashland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Ashland is more Native American/Other than neighboring San Lorenzo (1.8% Native American/Other), San Leandro (1.5% Native American/Other), and Castro Valley (0.5% Native American/Other). Ashland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cherryland (2.6% Native American/Other), and Hayward (3.5% Native American/Other).

Ashland's Multiracial Population

783 residents of Ashland, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ashland is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Ashland ranks 1110th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ashland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 3.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Ashland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.5%.

Ashland is more Multiracial than neighboring San Lorenzo (2.8% Multiracial). Ashland is less Multiracial than neighboring Cherryland (4.2% Multiracial), San Leandro (4.2% Multiracial), Castro Valley (4.6% Multiracial), and Hayward (4.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.