Demographics & People — Ashland, Nebraska
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,083 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~3,000 |
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| Median Age | 36.1 |
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| Total Households | 1,231 |
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| Family Households | 788 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.45 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1191 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,830 |
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| Black or African American | 3 |
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| Asian | 54 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 132 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 1,182 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 589 |
| Irish | 410 |
| Other groups | 391 |
| English | 344 |
| Swedish | 271 |
| Czech | 160 |
| Italian | 147 |
| Polish | 142 |
| French (except Basque) | 110 |
Language
| English Only | 2,845 |
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| Spanish | 37 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,933 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 139 |
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| Population 18+ | 2,350 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 9.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Ashland, Nebraska.
