Ashland, KY Demographics
A map of Ashland's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 19,321 | 89.3% |
Multiracial | 984 | 4.6% |
Black | 635 | 2.9% |
Hispanic | 421 | 1.9% |
Asian | 149 | 0.7% |
Native American/Other | 115 | 0.5% |
Ashland, Kentucky had a population of 21,625 in 2020. It was 89.3% White, 2.9% Black, 0.7% Asian, 1.9% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 4.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Ashland, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Ashland is the 19th most populous. 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's White Population
19,321 residents of Ashland identify as White, or 89.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Ashland slightly larger than the White share of the population of Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Ashland is ranked #304 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Ashland is less White than neighboring Coal Grove (94.1% White), Westwood (92.8% White), Ironville (96.3% White), Bellefonte (93.7% White), and Catlettsburg (93.9% White).
Ashland's Black Population
635 residents of Ashland identify as Black, or 2.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Ashland roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Ashland is ranked #200 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Ashland is more Black than neighboring Coal Grove (0.5% Black), Westwood (1.2% Black), Ironville (0.8% Black), Bellefonte (0.4% Black), and Catlettsburg (1.7% Black).
Ashland's Asian Population
149 residents of Ashland identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Ashland roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Ashland is ranked #195 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Ashland is more Asian than neighboring Coal Grove (0.2% Asian), Westwood (0.6% Asian), Ironville (0% Asian), and Catlettsburg (0.6% Asian). Ashland is less Asian than neighboring Bellefonte (2.2% Asian).
Ashland's Hispanic Population
421 residents of Ashland identify as Hispanic, or 1.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Ashland roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Ashland is ranked #320 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Ashland is more Hispanic than neighboring Coal Grove (0.6% Hispanic), Westwood (0.9% Hispanic), Ironville (0.5% Hispanic), and Catlettsburg (1% Hispanic). Ashland is less Hispanic than neighboring Bellefonte (2% Hispanic).
Ashland's Native American/Other Population
115 residents of Ashland identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Ashland roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Ashland is ranked #219 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Ashland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ironville (0% Native American/Other), Bellefonte (0% Native American/Other), and Catlettsburg (0.3% Native American/Other). Ashland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Westwood (0.6% Native American/Other).
Ashland's Multiracial Population
984 residents of Ashland identify as Multiracial, or 4.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Ashland roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Ashland is ranked #163 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Ashland is more Multiracial than neighboring Coal Grove (4% Multiracial), Westwood (3.8% Multiracial), Ironville (2.4% Multiracial), Bellefonte (1.7% Multiracial), and Catlettsburg (2.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.