North Richmond Today

Of the 7,750 people living in Ashland in 2019, 50.6 percent (3,920) were women and 49.4 percent (3,830) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the North Richmond Today.

Males 18 and over outnumbered females in the same age group by a ratio of 2,657-to-2,584. In the 65 and over age range, there were 778 females and 476 males.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.

Sex and age range	Estimated number	Percent of total
Males 18 and over	2,657	34.3
Females 18 and over	2,584	33.3
Males 65 and over	476	6.1
Females 65 and over	778	10

Source: US Census Bureau