Ashland, VA Demographics

A map of Ashland's Population by Race

Ashland, Virginia has an estimated population of 7,772, a slight increase from the 7,565 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.2% White, 19.2% Black, 11.3% Hispanic, 3.8% Multiracial, 1.2% Asian, and 0.3% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Virginia 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 55.6% in 2020 and 53.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ashland is ranked the 161st most populous place in Virginia, out of 688 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 161st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ashland's White Population

4,988 residents of Ashland, or 64.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ashland is higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Ashland ranks 432nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ashland's White population has grown by an estimated 5.5%. White residents' share of Ashland's population has increased from 62.5% to 64.2%.

Ashland is more White than neighboring Glen Allen (47.9% White), Laurel (43% White), Chamberlayne (36.3% White), and Lakeside (63.7% White). Ashland is less White than neighboring Hanover (100% White).

Ashland's Black Population

1,494 residents of Ashland, or 19.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ashland is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Ashland ranks 182nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ashland's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Ashland's population has decreased from 19.9% to 19.2%.

Ashland is more Black than neighboring Hanover (0% Black), and Lakeside (17.6% Black). Ashland is less Black than neighboring Glen Allen (28.9% Black), Laurel (27.9% Black), and Chamberlayne (54.9% Black).

Ashland's Asian Population

90 residents of Ashland, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ashland is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Ashland ranks 245th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ashland's Asian population has declined by an estimated 21.1%. Asian residents' share of Ashland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Ashland is more Asian than neighboring Hanover (0% Asian). Ashland is less Asian than neighboring Glen Allen (13.8% Asian), Laurel (8% Asian), Chamberlayne (2.9% Asian), and Lakeside (2.8% Asian).

Ashland's Hispanic Population

882 residents of Ashland, or 11.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ashland is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Ashland ranks 152nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ashland's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Ashland's population has increased from 10.6% to 11.3%.

Ashland is more Hispanic than neighboring Glen Allen (3.3% Hispanic), Hanover (0% Hispanic), Chamberlayne (2.2% Hispanic), and Lakeside (10.9% Hispanic). Ashland is less Hispanic than neighboring Laurel (15.1% Hispanic).

Ashland's Native American/Other Population

23 residents of Ashland, or 0.3% 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 Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Ashland ranks 188th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ashland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ashland's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.3%.

Ashland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Glen Allen (0.2% Native American/Other), and Hanover (0% Native American/Other). Ashland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Laurel (0.6% Native American/Other), Chamberlayne (0.4% Native American/Other), and Lakeside (0.5% Native American/Other).

Ashland's Multiracial Population

295 residents of Ashland, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ashland is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Ashland ranks 269th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ashland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 14.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Ashland's population has decreased from 4.5% to 3.8%.

Ashland is more Multiracial than neighboring Hanover (0% Multiracial), and Chamberlayne (3.3% Multiracial). Ashland is less Multiracial than neighboring Glen Allen (5.8% Multiracial), Laurel (5.4% Multiracial), and Lakeside (4.5% 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.