Ashland, VA Demographics
A map of Ashland's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 4,729 | 62.5% |
Black | 1,506 | 19.9% |
Hispanic | 803 | 10.6% |
Multiracial | 344 | 4.5% |
Asian | 114 | 1.5% |
Native American/Other | 69 | 0.9% |
Ashland, Virginia had a population of 7,565 in 2020. It was 62.5% White, 19.9% Black, 1.5% Asian, 10.6% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 4.5% 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 672 places in Virginia, Ashland is the 161st 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
4,729 residents of Ashland identify as White, or 62.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Ashland roughly similar to the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Ashland is ranked #432 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Ashland is more White than neighboring Glen Allen (55.4% White), Laurel (45.1% White), and Chamberlayne (32.6% White). Ashland is less White than neighboring Hanover (87.7% White), and Lakeside (64.8% White).
Ashland's Black Population
1,506 residents of Ashland identify as Black, or 19.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Ashland roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Ashland is ranked #182 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Ashland is more Black than neighboring Hanover (8.1% Black), and Lakeside (15.9% Black). Ashland is less Black than neighboring Glen Allen (25.1% Black), Laurel (26.6% Black), and Chamberlayne (54.7% Black).
Ashland's Asian Population
114 residents of Ashland identify as Asian, or 1.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Ashland slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Ashland is ranked #244 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Ashland is more Asian than neighboring Hanover (0% Asian). Ashland is less Asian than neighboring Glen Allen (7.8% Asian), Laurel (9.4% Asian), Chamberlayne (3% Asian), and Lakeside (3% Asian).
Ashland's Hispanic Population
803 residents of Ashland identify as Hispanic, or 10.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Ashland roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Ashland is ranked #152 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Ashland is more Hispanic than neighboring Glen Allen (5.8% Hispanic), Hanover (1.3% Hispanic), and Chamberlayne (4.6% Hispanic). Ashland is less Hispanic than neighboring Laurel (12.9% Hispanic), and Lakeside (10.7% Hispanic).
Ashland's Native American/Other Population
69 residents of Ashland identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Ashland roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Ashland is ranked #168 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Ashland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Chamberlayne (0.7% Native American/Other), and Lakeside (0.8% Native American/Other). Ashland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Laurel (1.3% Native American/Other).
Ashland's Multiracial Population
344 residents of Ashland identify as Multiracial, or 4.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Ashland roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Ashland is ranked #269 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Ashland is more Multiracial than neighboring Hanover (2.1% Multiracial), and Chamberlayne (4.4% Multiracial). Ashland is less Multiracial than neighboring Glen Allen (5% Multiracial), Laurel (4.6% Multiracial), and Lakeside (4.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.