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Ashland, IL
Village in Cass County, Illinois.
Population
999
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,336
ZIP codes
0
Ashland and its ZIP codes
Ashland at a glance
- Ashland is about 5.8 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $68,060, 18% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $98,500 (63% below Illinois) and median rent is $571 a month.
Local data for Ashland, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ashland, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,060
Poverty rate
4.9%
Median home value
$98,500
Median rent
$571/mo
Homeownership
83.5%
Bachelor's or higher
19.3%
Median age
39.3
Average commute
24.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (147), Irish Americans (138), Russian Americans (16).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cass County. PPP loans are for Ashland.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,532
4,595 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,995
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$70.32M
FY 2026, $5,392 per person
How people get to work
Ashland, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.1%
- Carpooled13.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.9%
Average one-way commute: 24.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ashland, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
278
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
126
2.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 18°F
38.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ashland, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
18.3%
U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Ashland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant PlainsVillage | 4.9 mi | 1.3 |
| TallulaVillage | 5.8 mi | 0.5 |
| Lake PetersburgCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.8 |
| LiterberryCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| BerlinVillage | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| AlexanderCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| VirginiaCity | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| PetersburgCity | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| New BerlinVillage | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| ChandlervilleVillage | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| OakfordVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| CurranVillage | 16 mi | 2 |
| AthensCity | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| JacksonvilleCity | 17 mi | 10.6 |
| LoamiVillage | 17 mi | 1 |
| South JacksonvilleVillage | 17 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ashland, IL in?
- Ashland is in Cass County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Ashland, IL?
- About 999 people live in Ashland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ashland?
- Nearby places include Pleasant Plains (4.9 mi), Tallula (5.8 mi), Lake Petersburg (10 mi), Literberry (11 mi), Berlin (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023