Ashland, NE Demographics

A map of Ashland's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,591	2,742	84.4%	88.9%
Hispanic	180	107	5.9%	3.5%
Multiracial	176	167	5.7%	5.4%
Asian	104	18	3.4%	0.6%
Native American/Other	14	40	0.5%	1.3%
Black	6	12	0.2%	0.4%

Ashland, Nebraska has an estimated population of 3,071, a less than 1% change from the 3,086 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.4% White, 5.9% Hispanic, 5.7% Multiracial, 3.4% Asian, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Black. 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Nebraska 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 20.6% in 2020 and 28.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ashland is ranked the 49th most populous place in Nebraska, out of 593 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 48th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ashland's White Population

2,591 residents of Ashland, or 84.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ashland is higher than in Nebraska overall, where 75.3% of the population is White. Ashland ranks 387th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ashland's White population has declined by an estimated 5.5%. White residents' share of Ashland's population has decreased from 88.9% to 84.4%.

Ashland is more White than neighboring Linoma Beach (61.6% White), Memphis (81.5% White), and Wann (61.1% White). Ashland is less White than neighboring Beacon View (100% White), and Greenwood (90% White).

Ashland's Black Population

6 residents of Ashland, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ashland is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 4.6% of the population is Black. Ashland ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ashland's Black population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Black residents' share of Ashland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Ashland is more Black than neighboring Beacon View (0% Black), Memphis (0% Black), Wann (0% Black), and Greenwood (0% Black). Ashland is less Black than neighboring Linoma Beach (38.4% Black).

Ashland's Asian Population

104 residents of Ashland, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ashland is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Ashland ranks 117th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ashland's Asian population has grown by an estimated 477.8%. Asian residents' share of Ashland's population has increased from 0.6% to 3.4%.

Ashland is more Asian than neighboring Beacon View (0% Asian), Linoma Beach (0% Asian), Memphis (0% Asian), Wann (0% Asian), and Greenwood (1.3% Asian).

Ashland's Hispanic Population

180 residents of Ashland, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ashland is lower than in Nebraska overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Ashland ranks 319th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ashland's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 68.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Ashland's population has increased from 3.5% to 5.9%.

Ashland is more Hispanic than neighboring Beacon View (0% Hispanic), Linoma Beach (0% Hispanic), Wann (0% Hispanic), and Greenwood (5.7% Hispanic). Ashland is less Hispanic than neighboring Memphis (7.7% Hispanic).

Ashland's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Ashland, or 0.5% 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 Nebraska overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Ashland ranks 125th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ashland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 65.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ashland's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.5%.

Ashland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Beacon View (0% Native American/Other), Linoma Beach (0% Native American/Other), Memphis (0% Native American/Other), and Wann (0% Native American/Other). Ashland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Greenwood (1.8% Native American/Other).

Ashland's Multiracial Population

176 residents of Ashland, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ashland is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Ashland ranks 71st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ashland's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 5.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Ashland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.7%.

Ashland is more Multiracial than neighboring Beacon View (0% Multiracial), Linoma Beach (0% Multiracial), and Greenwood (1.2% Multiracial). Ashland is less Multiracial than neighboring Memphis (10.8% Multiracial), and Wann (38.9% 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.