Ashley, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Ashley, Missouri had a total population of 34, the 1009th largest community in Missouri. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Ashley Quick Facts
How Ashley Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10 | 34 | +240.0% |
How Ashley Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 40 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Ashley Rankings in Missouri
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Other Cities in Pike County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green | 4,170 | $53,295 | 25.8% | $128,800 |
| Louisiana | 3,228 | $38,673 | 31.7% | $72,100 |
| Frankford | 502 | $49,464 | 20.9% | $55,500 |
| Eolia | 449 | $57,500 | 7.3% | $85,000 |
| Clarksville | 402 | $63,000 | 4.2% | $107,700 |
| Curryville | 199 | $50,000 | 8.5% | $91,300 |
| Annada | 74 | $59,091 | 21.6% | N/A |
| Paynesville | 64 | $67,917 | 3.1% | N/A |
| St. Clement | 31 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Tarrants | 18 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Ashley
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcola | 34 | $96,250 | $92,500 | 0.0% | 11.8% |
| Hoberg | 34 | N/A | $117,500 | 7.7% | 5.9% |
| Wasola | 34 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 67.7% |
| Worth | 34 | $122,917 | N/A | 26.3% | 0.0% |
| Leonard | 35 | $63,036 | $68,800 | 30.0% | 2.9% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 34, Ashley's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Ashley is a small community located in Missouri, within Pike County. The total population is 34. It ranks as the 1009th most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.
Age Demographics
The median age in Ashley is 36.5 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 39.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Ashley. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Ashley, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 47% higher than the state average of 68.1%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Ashley was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
32.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 1% lower than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 60.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Ashley, Missouri is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Missouri state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Ashley, Missouri?
Ashley, Missouri has a population of 34 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Ashley, MO?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Ashley — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Ashley, MO?
The ACS sample for Ashley recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Ashley, Missouri?
Ashley's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Ashley, MO?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Ashley — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Ashley, Missouri?
32.0% of adults (25+) in Ashley hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.