Ashton, IL

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Ashton Overview

808
TOTAL POPULATION
413
MALE POPULATION
395
FEMALE POPULATION
104.56
MALES / 100 FEMALES
95.64
FEMALES / 100 MALES
45.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$28,320
PER CAPITA INCOME
$66,458
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$57,344
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
22.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
77.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.39
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
393
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
59.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
11.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Ashton Zip Codes

Ashton Area Codes

Race in Ashton

The most populous races in Ashton are White / Caucasian (753 | 93.2%), Two or more Races (34 | 4.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (29 | 3.6%).
Race in Ashton
Race# Population% Population
Asian111.4%
Black / African American101.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino293.6%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian75393.2%
Two or more Races344.2%
Some other Race00.0%
Total808100.0%

Ancestry in Ashton

The most populous ancestries reported in Ashton are German (188 | 23.3%), English (95 | 11.8%), Irish (95 | 11.8%), American (67 | 8.3%), and Italian (43 | 5.3%), together accounting for 60.4% of all Ashton residents.
Ancestry in Ashton
Ancestry# Population% Population
Albanian192.4%
American678.3%
British30.4%
Cherokee20.3%
Czech60.7%
Danish30.4%
Dutch172.1%
English9511.8%
European263.2%
French222.7%
German18823.3%
Hungarian30.4%
Irish9511.8%
Italian435.3%
Malaysian111.4%
Mexican222.7%
Norwegian162.0%
Polish303.7%
Spaniard70.9%
Swedish131.6%
Welsh30.4%
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Immigrants in Ashton

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Ashton came from Europe (21 | 2.6%), Eastern Europe (14 | 1.7%), Asia (11 | 1.4%), India (7 | 0.9%), and South Central Asia (7 | 0.9%), together accounting for 7.4% of all Ashton residents.
Immigrants in Ashton
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia111.4%
Eastern Asia40.5%
Eastern Europe141.7%
Europe212.6%
India70.9%
Korea40.5%
South Central Asia70.9%
Southern Europe70.9%
Spain70.9%
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Sex and Age in Ashton

Sex and Age in Ashton

The most populous age groups in Ashton are 55 to 59 Years (46 | 11.1%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (38 | 9.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Ashton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5 (1.2%)30 (7.6%)
5 to 9 Years16 (3.9%)16 (4.1%)
10 to 14 Years38 (9.2%)26 (6.6%)
15 to 19 Years25 (6.0%)38 (9.6%)
20 to 24 Years18 (4.4%)6 (1.5%)
25 to 29 Years23 (5.6%)12 (3.0%)
30 to 34 Years21 (5.1%)27 (6.8%)
35 to 39 Years35 (8.5%)19 (4.8%)
40 to 44 Years6 (1.5%)33 (8.4%)
45 to 49 Years36 (8.7%)12 (3.0%)
50 to 54 Years26 (6.3%)35 (8.9%)
55 to 59 Years46 (11.1%)28 (7.1%)
60 to 64 Years21 (5.1%)36 (9.1%)
65 to 69 Years43 (10.4%)31 (7.9%)
70 to 74 Years23 (5.6%)2 (0.5%)
75 to 79 Years19 (4.6%)23 (5.8%)
80 to 84 Years10 (2.4%)6 (1.5%)
85 Years and over2 (0.5%)15 (3.8%)
Total413 (100.0%)395 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Ashton

Median Family Size in Ashton

The median family size in Ashton is 2.96 persons per family, with single female/mother families (16 | 8.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.25 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (36 | 17.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.83 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Ashton
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple149 (74.1%)2.85
Single Male/Father36 (17.9%)2.83
Single Female/Mother16 (8.0%)4.25
Total Families201 (100.0%)2.96

Median Household Size in Ashton

The median household size in Ashton is 2.23 persons per household, with single female/mother households (16 | 4.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.69 persons per household. non-family households (152 | 43.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.11 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Ashton
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple149 (42.2%)2.85
Single Male/Father36 (10.2%)3.33
Single Female/Mother16 (4.5%)4.69
Non-family152 (43.1%)1.11
Total Households353 (100.0%)2.23

Household Size by Marriage Status in Ashton

Out of a total of 353 households in Ashton, 201 (56.9%) are family households, while 152 (43.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 103, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 134.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Ashton
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-134 (38.0%)
2-Person Households103 (29.2%)18 (5.1%)
3-Person Households56 (15.9%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households17 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households13 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households12 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total201 (56.9%)152 (43.1%)

Female Fertility in Ashton

Fertility by Age in Ashton

Female Fertility by Age in Ashton
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Ashton

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Ashton
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Ashton

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Ashton
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Ashton

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Ashton
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Ashton

Income Overview in Ashton

Per Capita Income in Ashton is $28,320, while median incomes of families and households are $66,458 and $57,344 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income808$28,320
Median Family Income201$66,458
Mean Family Income201$73,475
Median Household Income353$57,344
Mean Household Income353$63,614
Income Deficit201$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)80822.50%
Wage / Income Gap ($)80877.50¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index8080.39

Earnings by Sex in Ashton

Average Earnings in Ashton are $35,813, $37,500 for men and $29,063 for women, a difference of 22.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Ashton
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male248 (60.9%)$37,500
Female159 (39.1%)$29,063
Total407 (100.0%)$35,813

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Ashton

The most common earnings brackets in Ashton are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (36 | 14.5%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (25 | 15.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Ashton
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less9 (3.6%)15 (9.4%)
$2,500 to $4,99916 (6.5%)3 (1.9%)
$5,000 to $7,49923 (9.3%)3 (1.9%)
$7,500 to $9,9997 (2.8%)1 (0.6%)
$10,000 to $12,4991 (0.4%)1 (0.6%)
$12,500 to $14,9993 (1.2%)4 (2.5%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)18 (11.3%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4993 (1.2%)9 (5.7%)
$22,500 to $24,99919 (7.7%)19 (11.9%)
$25,000 to $29,9998 (3.2%)8 (5.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99925 (10.1%)2 (1.3%)
$35,000 to $39,99927 (10.9%)25 (15.7%)
$40,000 to $44,9994 (1.6%)25 (15.7%)
$45,000 to $49,9992 (0.8%)2 (1.3%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)5 (3.1%)
$55,000 to $64,99930 (12.1%)6 (3.8%)
$65,000 to $74,99913 (5.2%)7 (4.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99936 (14.5%)6 (3.8%)
$100,000+22 (8.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total248 (100.0%)159 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Ashton

Average earnings in Ashton are $38,929 for men and $35,625 for women, a difference of 8.5%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $81,875, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $24,219. Women with an educational attainment of high school diploma earn the most with the average annual earnings of $40,250, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $24,474.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Ashton
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$24,219$0
High School Diploma$39,464$40,250
College or Associate's Degree$62,875$24,474
Bachelor's Degree$81,875$0
Graduate Degree--
Total$38,929$35,625

Family Income in Ashton

Family Income Brackets in Ashton

According to the Ashton family income data, there are 60 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 29.8% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Ashton
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000115.5%
$10,000 to $14,99984.0%
$15,000 to $24,999105.0%
$25,000 to $34,99931.5%
$35,000 to $49,9992411.9%
$50,000 to $74,9996029.9%
$75,000 to $99,9994522.4%
$100,000 to $149,9992210.9%
$150,000 to $199,999189.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Ashton

5-person families (11 | 5.5%) account for the highest median family income in Ashton with $86,458 per family, while 2-person families (107 | 53.2%) have the highest median income of $31,830 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Ashton
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families107 (53.2%)$63,661
3-Person Families55 (27.4%)$79,250
4-Person Families22 (11.0%)$81,000
5-Person Families11 (5.5%)$86,458
6-Person Families6 (3.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total201 (100.0%)$66,458

Family Income by Number of Earners in Ashton

The median family income in Ashton is $66,458, with families comprising 2 earners (92) having the highest median family income of $95,000, while families with no earners (36) have the lowest median family income of $52,500, accounting for 45.8% and 17.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Ashton
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners36 (17.9%)$52,500
1 Earner60 (29.8%)$52,813
2 Earners92 (45.8%)$95,000
3+ Earners13 (6.5%)$80,750
Total201 (100.0%)$66,458

Household Income in Ashton

Household Income Brackets in Ashton

With 88 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Ashton, accounting for 24.9% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Ashton
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000215.9%
$10,000 to $14,999123.4%
$15,000 to $24,9995816.4%
$25,000 to $34,99951.4%
$35,000 to $49,9996017.0%
$50,000 to $74,9998824.9%
$75,000 to $99,9993911.0%
$100,000 to $149,9994913.9%
$150,000 to $199,999215.9%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Ashton

The median household income in Ashton is $57,344, with the highest median household income of $66,607 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 97 households (27.5%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Ashton
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years97 (27.5%)$66,607
45 to 64 Years152 (43.1%)$62,727
65+ Years104 (29.5%)$48,333
Total353 (100.0%)$57,344

Poverty in Ashton

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Ashton

With 17.7% poverty level for males and 18.2% for females among the residents of Ashton, 15 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 2 males (100.0%) and 20 females (66.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Ashton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)20 (66.7%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years6 (13.0%)6 (30.0%)
12 to 14 Years5 (62.5%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)7 (30.4%)
18 to 24 Years13 (38.2%)5 (41.7%)
25 to 34 Years4 (9.1%)6 (15.4%)
35 to 44 Years11 (26.8%)10 (19.2%)
45 to 54 Years5 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years20 (29.8%)11 (17.2%)
65 to 74 Years7 (10.6%)3 (9.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)4 (9.1%)
Total73 (17.7%)72 (18.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Ashton

According to the poverty statistics in Ashton, males aged under 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Ashton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5 (100.0%)10 (33.3%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years40 (87.0%)14 (70.0%)
12 to 14 Years3 (37.5%)16 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years7 (100.0%)16 (69.6%)
18 to 24 Years21 (61.8%)7 (58.3%)
25 to 34 Years40 (90.9%)33 (84.6%)
35 to 44 Years30 (73.2%)42 (80.8%)
45 to 54 Years57 (91.9%)47 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years47 (70.2%)53 (82.8%)
65 to 74 Years59 (89.4%)30 (90.9%)
75 Years and over31 (100.0%)40 (90.9%)
Total340 (82.3%)323 (81.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Ashton

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Ashton show that 11.4% or 17 of the total 149 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 54.5%, comprising of 6 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.0%, which includes 2 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Ashton
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children99 (98.0%)2 (2.0%)
1 or 2 Children28 (75.7%)9 (24.3%)
3 or 4 Children5 (45.5%)6 (54.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total132 (88.6%)17 (11.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Ashton

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Ashton
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children8 (40.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children3 (30.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total11 (30.6%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Ashton

The poverty data for Ashton shows that 17 of the married-couple family households (11.4%) and 11 of the single-parent households (21.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 households (54.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 household (40.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Ashton
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children2 (2.0%)8 (40.0%)
1 or 2 Children9 (24.3%)3 (13.0%)
3 or 4 Children6 (54.5%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total17 (11.4%)11 (21.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Ashton

Employment by Class of Employer in Ashton

Among the 335 employed individuals in Ashton, private company employees (287 | 85.7%), local government employees (19 | 5.7%), and state government employees (12 | 3.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Ashton
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees28785.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)41.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)41.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations92.7%
Local Government Employees195.7%
State Government Employees123.6%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total335100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Ashton

According to the labor force statistics for Ashton, out of the total population over 16 years of age (666), 59.0% or 393 individuals are in the labor force, with 11.5% or 45 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 24 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 54.2% or 13 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Ashton
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years17 (32.7%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years24 (100.0%)13 (54.2%)
25 to 29 Years35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years39 (81.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years75 (80.6%)7 (9.3%)
45 to 54 Years89 (81.7%)8 (9.0%)
55 to 59 Years64 (86.5%)10 (15.6%)
60 to 64 Years30 (52.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years18 (18.2%)7 (38.9%)
75 Years and over2 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total393 (59.0%)45 (11.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Ashton

According to labor force statistics for Ashton, 79.8% of individuals (332) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (416) are in the labor force, with 7.5% or 25 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 94.4% or 34 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 32.0% or 8 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Ashton
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School25 (59.5%)13 (32.0%)
High School Diploma121 (74.2%)20 (12.4%)
College / Associate Degree152 (86.9%)2 (1.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher34 (94.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total332 (79.8%)31 (7.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Ashton

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Ashton are Management (25 | 7.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (23 | 6.6%), Architecture & Engineering (16 | 4.6%), Community & Social Service (14 | 4.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (14 | 4.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Ashton

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Ashton, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Community & Social Service (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Ashton
OccupationMaleFemale
Management20 (80.0%)5 (20.0%)
Business & Financial2 (20.0%)8 (80.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Total (Category)45 (58.4%)32 (41.6%)
Total (Overall)203 (58.3%)145 (41.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Ashton are Cleaning & Maintenance (30 | 8.6%), Food Preparation & Serving (24 | 6.9%), Healthcare Support (12 | 3.5%), Security & Protection (4 | 1.1%), and Law Enforcement (4 | 1.1%).
Services Occupations in Ashton

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Ashton, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (43.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (25.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Ashton
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Security & Protection4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving18 (75.0%)6 (25.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance17 (56.7%)13 (43.3%)
Personal Care & Service3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)42 (57.5%)31 (42.5%)
Total (Overall)203 (58.3%)145 (41.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Ashton are Office & Administration (50 | 14.4%), and Sales & Related (10 | 2.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Ashton

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Ashton
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related4 (40.0%)6 (60.0%)
Office & Administration8 (16.0%)42 (84.0%)
Total (Category)12 (20.0%)48 (80.0%)
Total (Overall)203 (58.3%)145 (41.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Ashton are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (36 | 10.3%), and Construction & Extraction (12 | 3.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Ashton

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Ashton
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair34 (94.4%)2 (5.6%)
Total (Category)46 (95.8%)2 (4.2%)
Total (Overall)203 (58.3%)145 (41.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Ashton are Production (35 | 10.1%), Material Moving (31 | 8.9%), and Transportation (24 | 6.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Ashton

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Ashton
OccupationMaleFemale
Production12 (34.3%)23 (65.7%)
Transportation21 (87.5%)3 (12.5%)
Material Moving25 (80.6%)6 (19.4%)
Total (Category)58 (64.4%)32 (35.6%)
Total (Overall)203 (58.3%)145 (41.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Ashton

Employment Industries in Ashton

The major employment industries in Ashton include Manufacturing (84 | 24.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (43 | 12.4%), Retail Trade (25 | 7.2%), Accommodation & Food Services (22 | 6.3%), and Administrative & Support (21 | 6.0%).
Employment Industries in Ashton

Employment Industries by Sex in Ashton

The Ashton industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Educational Services (100.0%), and Professional & Scientific (85.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Ashton
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing52 (61.9%)32 (38.1%)
Wholesale Trade3 (60.0%)2 (40.0%)
Retail Trade12 (48.0%)13 (52.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing13 (65.0%)7 (35.0%)
Utilities12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information5 (29.4%)12 (70.6%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific2 (14.3%)12 (85.7%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support11 (52.4%)10 (47.6%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance12 (27.9%)31 (72.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services21 (95.5%)1 (4.5%)
Public Administration20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total203 (58.3%)145 (41.7%)

Education in Ashton

School Enrollment in Ashton

The most common levels of schooling among the 143 students in Ashton are middle school (47 | 32.9%), elementary school (41 | 28.7%), and high school (36 | 25.2%).
School Enrollment in Ashton
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool107.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School4128.7%
Middle School4732.9%
High School3625.2%
College / Undergraduate96.3%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total143100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Ashton

Out of a total of 143 students who are enrolled in schools in Ashton, 10 (7.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 133 (93.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 5 to 9 year old has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 6 (20.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 4 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Ashton
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old24 (80.0%)6 (20.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds31 (88.6%)4 (11.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total133 (93.0%)10 (7.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Ashton

Business (13 | 27.7%), education (9 | 19.2%), psychology (7 | 14.9%), visual & performing arts (6 | 12.8%), and bio, nature & agricultural (3 | 6.4%) are the most common fields of study among 47 individuals in Ashton who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Ashton
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics24.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural36.4%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology714.9%
Social Sciences24.3%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business1327.7%
Education919.2%
Literature & Languages36.4%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts612.8%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities24.3%
Total47100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Ashton

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Ashton

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Ashton are males with 2 vehicles (54, accounting for 27.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (26, making up 38.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Ashton
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle15 (7.7%)7 (5.0%)
1 Vehicle27 (13.9%)61 (43.3%)
2 Vehicles54 (27.8%)26 (18.4%)
3 Vehicles47 (24.2%)21 (14.9%)
4 Vehicles51 (26.3%)26 (18.4%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total194 (100.0%)141 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Ashton

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Ashton are 5 to 9 minutes (47 commuters, 14.6%), 30 to 34 minutes (44 commuters, 13.7%), and 20 to 24 minutes (43 commuters, 13.4%).
Commute Time in Ashton
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3912.1%
5 to 9 Minutes4714.6%
10 to 14 Minutes257.8%
15 to 19 Minutes257.8%
20 to 24 Minutes4313.4%
25 to 29 Minutes3711.5%
30 to 34 Minutes4413.7%
35 to 39 Minutes41.2%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes216.5%
60 to 89 Minutes185.6%
90 or more Minutes195.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Ashton

The most common commute times in Ashton are 20 to 24 minutes (32 commuters, 16.5%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (27 commuters, 21.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Ashton
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes17 (8.8%)22 (17.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes26 (13.4%)21 (16.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes21 (10.8%)4 (3.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes19 (9.8%)6 (4.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes32 (16.5%)11 (8.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes29 (14.9%)8 (6.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes17 (8.8%)27 (21.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)4 (3.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes12 (6.2%)9 (7.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes9 (4.6%)9 (7.0%)
90 or more Minutes12 (6.2%)7 (5.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Ashton

The most frequent times of departure to work in Ashton are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (45, 23.2%) for males and 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM (31, 24.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Ashton
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM45 (23.2%)16 (12.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM12 (6.2%)31 (24.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM14 (7.2%)4 (3.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM10 (5.1%)1 (0.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM4 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM28 (14.4%)3 (2.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM12 (6.2%)13 (10.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM3 (1.5%)16 (12.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3 (1.5%)24 (18.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM14 (7.2%)2 (1.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM25 (12.9%)18 (14.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM24 (12.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total194 (100.0%)128 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Ashton

Occupancy by Ownership in Ashton

Of the total 353 dwellings in Ashton, owner-occupied units account for 235 (66.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 118 (33.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Ashton
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units23566.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units11833.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units353100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Ashton

Occupancy by Household Size in Ashton
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household13438.0%
2-Person Household12134.3%
3-Person Household5615.9%
4+ Person Household4211.9%
Total Housing Units353100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Ashton

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Ashton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household83 (61.9%)51 (38.1%)
2-Person Household98 (81.0%)23 (19.0%)
3-Person Household23 (41.1%)33 (58.9%)
4+ Person Household31 (73.8%)11 (26.2%)
Total Housing Units235 (66.6%)118 (33.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Ashton

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Ashton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School15 (50.0%)15 (50.0%)
High School Diploma80 (60.2%)53 (39.9%)
College/Associate Degree122 (77.7%)35 (22.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher18 (54.5%)15 (45.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Ashton

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Ashton
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years4512.8%
35 to 44 Years5214.7%
45 to 54 Years6017.0%
55 to 64 Years9226.1%
65 to 74 Years6117.3%
75 to 84 Years267.4%
85 Years and Over174.8%
Total353100.0%

Housing Finances in Ashton

Median Income by Occupancy in Ashton

Median Income by Occupancy in Ashton
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied235 (66.6%)$63,015
Renter-Occupied118 (33.4%)$41,071
Average353 (100.0%)$57,344

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Ashton

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Ashton
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0002 (0.9%)6 (5.1%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)13 (11.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)12 (10.2%)
$15,000 to $19,99912 (5.1%)15 (12.7%)
$20,000 to $24,99921 (8.9%)10 (8.5%)
$25,000 to $34,9995 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99947 (20.0%)13 (11.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99961 (26.0%)27 (22.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99924 (10.2%)15 (12.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99942 (17.9%)7 (5.9%)
$150,000 or more21 (8.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total235 (100.0%)118 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Ashton

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Ashton
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30019 (8.1%)7 (5.9%)
$300 to $49939 (16.6%)23 (19.5%)
$500 to $79973 (31.1%)31 (26.3%)
$800 to $99925 (10.6%)6 (5.1%)
$1,000 to $1,49957 (24.3%)42 (35.6%)
$1,500 to $1,99915 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4997 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)7 (5.9%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total235 (100.0%)118 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Ashton

Housing Structures in Ashton

Housing Structures in Ashton
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached27176.8%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments215.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments30.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments72.0%
10 or more Apartments3710.5%
Mobile Home / Other144.0%
Total353100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Ashton

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Ashton
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached221 (81.6%)50 (18.4%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments14 (66.7%)7 (33.3%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)37 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Total235 (66.6%)118 (33.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Ashton

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Ashton
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms8 (3.4%)43 (36.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms28 (11.9%)30 (25.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms100 (42.5%)31 (26.3%)
8 or more Rooms99 (42.1%)14 (11.9%)
Total235 (100.0%)118 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Ashton

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Ashton
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas215 (91.5%)67 (56.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity20 (8.5%)45 (38.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)6 (5.1%)
Total235 (100.0%)118 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Ashton

Household Vehicle Usage in Ashton
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)28 (23.7%)
1 Vehicle80 (34.0%)54 (45.8%)
2 Vehicles83 (35.3%)33 (28.0%)
3 or more Vehicles72 (30.6%)3 (2.5%)
Total235 (100.0%)118 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Ashton

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Ashton

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units111124
Median Property Value$96,800$106,300
Median Household Income$46,875$18
Monthly Housing Costs$497$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,985$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Ashton

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Ashton
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0002 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99959 (53.1%)55 (44.4%)
$100,000 to $299,99950 (45.1%)69 (55.6%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total111 (100.0%)124 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Ashton

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Ashton
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0002 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99931 (27.9%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9995 (4.5%)2 (1.6%)
$35,000 to $49,99922 (19.8%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99933 (29.7%)25 (20.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9996 (5.4%)28 (22.6%)
$100,000 to $149,9999 (8.1%)18 (14.5%)
$150,000 or more3 (2.7%)33 (26.6%)
Total111 (100.0%)124 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Ashton

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Ashton
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x51 (46.0%)95,278 (76,837.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x15 (13.5%)100 (80.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x19 (17.1%)18 (14.5%)
4.0x or more26 (23.4%)4 (3.2%)
Total111 (100.0%)124 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Ashton

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Ashton
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8007 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49932 (28.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49972 (64.9%)19 (15.3%)
Total111 (100.0%)124 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Ashton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ashton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ashton
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years132 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years59 (83.1%)12 (16.9%)
35 to 44 Years86 (92.5%)7 (7.5%)
45 to 54 Years109 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years130 (99.2%)1 (0.8%)
65 to 74 Years99 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older75 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total788 (97.5%)20 (2.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Ashton

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Ashton
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen132 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Ashton

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Ashton
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000164 (95.4%)8 (4.6%)
$25,000 to $49,999115 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999143 (92.3%)12 (7.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999125 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over221 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ashton

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ashton
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 622 (53.7%)19 (46.3%)
6 to 18 Years34 (25.8%)100 (75.8%)
19 to 25 Years15 (26.3%)42 (73.7%)
25 to 34 Years10 (14.1%)49 (69.0%)
35 to 44 Years14 (15.0%)72 (77.4%)
45 to 54 Years38 (34.9%)81 (74.3%)
55 to 64 Years50 (38.2%)87 (66.4%)
65 to 74 Years99 (100.0%)40 (40.4%)
75 Years and over72 (96.0%)39 (52.0%)
Total354 (43.8%)529 (65.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Ashton

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Ashton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years5 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years6 (7.7%)16 (31.4%)
35 to 64 Years55 (32.4%)37 (22.7%)
65 to 74 Years11 (16.7%)7 (21.2%)
75 Years and over12 (38.7%)31 (70.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Ashton

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Ashton: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years12 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years3 (4.5%)3 (9.1%)
75 Years and over5 (16.1%)5 (11.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Ashton: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (1.8%)7 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (9.7%)3 (6.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Ashton: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years5 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years6 (7.7%)16 (31.4%)
35 to 64 Years17 (10.0%)8 (4.9%)
65 to 74 Years3 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over7 (22.6%)8 (18.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Ashton: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years31 (18.2%)21 (12.9%)
65 to 74 Years8 (12.1%)7 (21.2%)
75 Years and over7 (22.6%)23 (52.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Ashton: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years11 (6.5%)8 (4.9%)
65 to 74 Years3 (4.5%)3 (9.1%)
75 Years and over7 (22.6%)14 (31.8%)

Technology Access in Ashton

Computing Device Access in Ashton

Computing Device Access in Ashton
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop23666.9%
Smartphone28981.9%
Tablet19053.8%
No Computing Device267.4%
Total353100.0%

Internet Access in Ashton

Internet Access in Ashton
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home21861.8%
Cellular Data Only4111.6%
Satellite Internet5114.4%
No Internet7220.4%
Total353100.0%

Ashton Summary

Ashton, Illinois is a small village located in Lee County, Illinois. It is situated in the northern part of the state, about 60 miles west of Chicago. The village has a population of 1,845 people, according to the 2010 census.

History

The area that is now Ashton was first settled in 1835 by a group of settlers from New York. The village was originally known as “Ashton Station”, as it was a stop on the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad. The village was officially incorporated in 1867.
In the late 19th century, Ashton was a thriving agricultural community. The village was home to several grain elevators, a creamery, a flour mill, and a lumber yard. The village also had a hotel, a bank, and several stores.

Geography

Ashton is located in the northern part of Lee County, Illinois. It is situated on the banks of the Rock River, about 60 miles west of Chicago. The village has a total area of 0.9 square miles, all of which is land.
The village is located in a rural area, with rolling hills and farmland. The climate is humid continental, with hot summers and cold winters.

Economy

The economy of Ashton is largely based on agriculture. The village is home to several grain elevators, a creamery, and a flour mill. The village also has several stores and restaurants.
The village is also home to several small businesses, including a hardware store, a lumber yard, and a gas station. The village also has a bank and a post office.

Demographics

According to the 2010 census, the population of Ashton was 1,845 people. The racial makeup of the village was 97.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the village was $45,000, and the median income for a family was $50,000. The per capita income for the village was $20,000. About 8.3% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.3% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.
The village is served by the Ashton-Franklin Center Community Unit School District. The village is also home to several churches, including the Ashton United Methodist Church, the Ashton Baptist Church, and the Ashton Presbyterian Church.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Ashton?
Total Population of Ashton is 808.
What is the Total Male Population of Ashton?
Total Male Population of Ashton is 413.
What is the Total Female Population of Ashton?
Total Female Population of Ashton is 395.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Ashton?
There are 104.56 Males per 100 Females in Ashton.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Ashton?
There are 95.64 Females per 100 Males in Ashton.
What is the Median Population Age in Ashton?
Median Population Age in Ashton is 45.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Ashton
Average Family Size in Ashton is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Ashton
Average Household Size in Ashton is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Ashton?
Per Capita income in Ashton is $28,320.
What is the Median Family Income in Ashton?
Median Family Income in Ashton is $66,458.
What is the Median Household income in Ashton?
Median Household Income in Ashton is $57,344.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Ashton?
Income or Wage Gap in Ashton is 22.5%.
Women in Ashton earn 77.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Ashton?
Inequality or Gini Index in Ashton is 0.39.
How Large is the Labor Force in Ashton?
There are 393 People in the Labor Forcein in Ashton.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Ashton?
59.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Ashton.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Ashton?
Unemployment Rate in Ashton is 11.5%.