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Ashford

Alabama · 2,148 residents · 6.202 sq mi
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Ashford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,709. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $132,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,148
+16%since 2000
from 1,853 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
346 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 299 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.2
+5%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Ashford
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,709
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,444 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,444
+42%since 2000
from $15,135 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance12.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services8.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,400
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$414
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $323 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.7%
−28.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
29.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+62%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.9%(1,314)
Black26.8%(496)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(28)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.1%(965)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(1,689)
Black19.5%(418)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(17)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other3.9%(85)
Diversity Score47.6%(1,022)
Diversity Score
48
−9%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+97%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.1%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ashford, Alabama?

Ashford, Alabama has about 2,148 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ashford, Alabama?

The typical household in Ashford, Alabama earns about $35,709 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ashford, Alabama expensive?

In Ashford, Alabama, the median home is worth about $132,400, and the typical rent is about $414 a month.

How educated are people in Ashford, Alabama?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ashford, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ashford, Alabama?

About 14.3% of people in Ashford, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ashford, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Ashford, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 222 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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