Ashland is a city in Jackson County, Oregon, United States. It lies along Interstate 5 approximately 16 miles (26 km) north of the California border and near the south end of the Rogue Valley. The city's population was 21,360 at the 2020 census.
The city is the home of Southern Oregon University (SOU) and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF). These are important to Ashland's economy, which also depends on restaurants, galleries, and retail stores that cater to tourists. Lithia Park along Ashland Creek, historic buildings, and a paved intercity bike trail provide additional visitor attractions.
Ashland, originally called "Ashland Mills", was named after Ashland County, Ohio, the original home of founder Abel Helman, and secondarily...
| Ethnicity | Ashland | USA |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83.2% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 3% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 9.8% | 18.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| HOUSEHOLD INCOME | Ashland | USA |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.7% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.5% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.2% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.4% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.2% | 7.1% |
| Education | Ashland | USA |
|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2% | 7.0% |
| High School or GED | 9% | 27.0% |
| Other College | 20% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4% | 9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 34% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 19% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 7% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4% | 1.0% |