The 2000 Census showed that Ashland County had a population of 16,866 people. This represented 0.31% of the total population of Wisconsin, making it the state's 58th most populous county (out of 72 counties).
From the Census Estimates for 2009<1>, Ashland had a population of 16,181 people. This is a decrease of 4.06% since the 2000 Census.
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 16,157 | -4.2% | -0.15% since 2009 |
2009 | 16,181 | -4.06% | -0.22% since 2008 |
2008 | 16,217 | -3.85% | -0.16% since 2007 |
2007 | 16,243 | -3.69% | -1.24% since 2006 |
2006 | 16,447 | -2.48% | |
2005 | 16,445 | -2.5% | -0.84% since 2004 |
2004 | 16,584 | -1.67% | -0.59% since 2003 |
2003 | 16,682 | -1.09% | -0.66% since 2002 |
2002 | 16,793 | -0.43% | -0.11% since 2001 |
2001 | 16,812 | -0.32% | -0.32% since 2000 |
--- | | | 2000 | 16,866 | The Last Census |
Ashland County had 8,883 Housing Units<2> at the time of the 2000 Census.
The 2000 Census shows that Ashland County has a total area<3> of 2,293 square miles [5,940 km²]. Of this total, 1,043 square miles [2,703 km²] of the area is land, with the balance (54.5%) being water (1,249 square miles [3,237 km²]).
Using the above population and land area values, Ashland County had a population density of 16.16 people per square mile [6.24 people/km²], making it the state's 65th most densely populated county (out of 72 counties).
US Census QuickFacts
The Census Bureau has created documents containing demographic information that are called QuickFacts. A QuickFact that is specific to Ashland County is available. The QuickFact also contains a comparison between Ashland and the state of Wisconsin. Click here for the Ashland County QuickFact (QF-55003).
Below are some of the communities that are located in Ashland County:
Community | Census QuickFact | Population (2009 Est) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Ashland | QF-5503225 | 7,946 | 8,620 | -7.82% |
Below are the counties that adjoin and form the boundaries of Ashland County. A link to their specific Census QuickFact has been provided.
Lake Superior lies to the north.
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