More about AshlandAshland is a town located in Hanover County, Virginia. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 6,619. Ashland is home to Randolph-Macon College (1830). Ashland Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there are 6,619 people, 2,282 households, and 1,453 families residing in the town. The population density is 355.9/km² (922.0/mi²). There are 2,445 housing units at an average density of 131.5/km² (340.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 74.74% White, 22.25% African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.71% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.68% from other races, and 1.25% from two or more races. 1.74% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 2,282 households out of which 31.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.0% are married couples living together, 17.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 36.3% are non-families. 30.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.38 and the average family size is 2.93. In the town the population is spread out with 19.9% under the age of 18, 22.2% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 32 years. For every 100 females there are 87.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 83.6 males. The median income for a household in the town is $36,125, and the median income for a family is $43,101. Males have a median income of $31,373 versus $24,054 for females. The per capita income for the town is $16,932. 10.9% of the population and 6.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 12.9% of those under the age of 18 and 7.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. Today...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Tonight...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. Tuesday...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Tuesday Night...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. East winds around 5 mph in the evening...Becoming light and variable. Wednesday...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Wednesday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the lower 70s. Thursday...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the lower 70s. Thursday Night...Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the lower 70s. Friday...Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the lower 70s. Friday Night...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent. Saturday...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. Lows in the mid 50s. Sunday...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. Lows in the mid 50s. Powered by HAMweather Copyright © 2003 HAMweather, LLC, all rights reserved.

