Ashford, WA Demographics

A map of Ashford's Population by Race

Ashford, Washington has an estimated population of 319, an increase from the 303 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.7% White, 18.2% Hispanic, 4.1% Asian, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ashford, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ashford has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Washington overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Ashford, that probability was 25.0% in 2020 and 36.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ashford is ranked the 524th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 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). Ashford was ranked the 526th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ashford's White Population

248 residents of Ashford, or 77.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ashford is considerably higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Ashford ranks 105th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ashford's White population has declined by an estimated 5.0%. White residents' share of Ashford's population has decreased from 86.1% to 77.7%.

Ashford is more White than neighboring Mineral (28.6% White), Elbe (0% White), Alder (51% White), and Eatonville (73.4% White). Ashford is less White than neighboring La Grande (77.8% White).

Ashford's Black Population

0 residents of Ashford, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ashford is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Ashford ranks 216th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ashford's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Ashford's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Ashford is less Black than neighboring Eatonville (1% Black).

Ashford's Asian Population

13 residents of Ashford, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ashford is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Ashford ranks 530th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ashford's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1200.0%. Asian residents' share of Ashford's population has increased from 0.3% to 4.1%.

Ashford is more Asian than neighboring Mineral (0% Asian), Elbe (0% Asian), Alder (0% Asian), and Eatonville (0.2% Asian). Ashford is less Asian than neighboring La Grande (4.9% Asian).

Ashford's Hispanic Population

58 residents of Ashford, or 18.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ashford is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Ashford ranks 586th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ashford's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 544.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Ashford's population has increased from 3.0% to 18.2%.

Ashford is more Hispanic than neighboring Elbe (0% Hispanic), Alder (0% Hispanic), Eatonville (12.4% Hispanic), and La Grande (0% Hispanic). Ashford is less Hispanic than neighboring Mineral (28.6% Hispanic).

Ashford's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Ashford, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ashford is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Ashford ranks 446th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ashford's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ashford's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

Ashford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mineral (42.9% Native American/Other), and Eatonville (4.1% Native American/Other).

Ashford's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Ashford, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ashford is lower than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Ashford ranks 93rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ashford's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Ashford's population has decreased from 8.3% to 0.0%.

Ashford is less Multiracial than neighboring Alder (49% Multiracial), Eatonville (8.9% Multiracial), and La Grande (17.4% 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.