Ashland County, Wisconsin
County
Overview
- County Name
- Ashland County
- State
- Wisconsin
- FIPS Code
- 55003
- State FIPS
- 55
- County FIPS
- 003
Geography
- Land Area
- 1044.97 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1247.39 sq mi
- Total Area
- 2292.36 sq mi
- Latitude
- 46.544424
- Longitude
- -90.679691
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 15,909
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 12,584
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 15,455 | 97.1% |
| Hispanic | 457 | 2.9% |
| White | 13,134 | 82.6% |
| Black | 78 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 80 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,515 | 9.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 26 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 12,312 | 97.8% |
| Hispanic | 267 | 2.1% |
| White | 10,622 | 84.4% |
| Black | 167 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 86 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,435 | 11.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 17 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 16,080
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $60,465
- Poverty Rate
- 12.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,067
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 13,326 | 82.9% |
| Black | 83 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 119 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 12,704
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 5,539 | 43.6% |
| Republican | 2,974 | 23.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 4,191 | 33.0% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,895 | 46.4% |
| Female | 6,734 | 53.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,112 | 79.6% |
| Hispanic | 221 | 1.7% |
| Black | 16 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 112 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,855
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 54.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,545 | 54.8% |
| Hispanic | 96 | 43.4% |
| Black | 6 | 37.5% |
| Asian | 37 | 33.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,302 | 56.0% |
| Female | 3,520 | 52.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,540 (31.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,767 (24.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 9,445
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $170,116
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $713
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 74.1%
- Public Transit
- 1.1%
- Work From Home
- 9.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.