In 2001, the town had a population of 6,665 with 3,112 dwellings, only a small increase from 1991.

In 2005, its population was reported as 7,056, with 2,378 dwellings.

The area is mainly rural with less than 300 dwellings.

With just 55 dwellings and a church, the rural scene has changed very little over the centuries.

Moreover, in the 1980s a modern building with more dwellings and office space was built on the institute's grounds.

By 1815 it was a village with 80 dwellings, probably with a population of about 600.

The town grew rapidly, reaching a population of around 6,500 people with approximately 2,000 dwellings by 1692.

It is a largely residential district, with dwellings dating to the turn of the 19th century.

The population of Ashti is approximately 2000, with around 150 dwellings.

In the 2001 census it had a population of 773, with approximately 336 dwellings and 322 households.