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Ashland

Alabama · 1,984 residents · 7.346 sq mi
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Ashland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,793. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $137,500. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 50% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,984
+1%since 2000
from 1,965 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
270 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 267 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.6
+10%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Ashland
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,793
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,469 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,893
+21%since 2000
from $13,927 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.3%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31.7%
US avg: 10%
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,500
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$361
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $254 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 52.8% in 2000
48.8% rent
Afford Score
5.3
+93%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(1,409)
Black25%(491)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(53)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.1%(1,024)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66%(1,309)
Black25.4%(503)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(66)
Asian1.3%(25)
Other0.2%(4)
Diversity Score57.2%(1,135)
Diversity Score
57
+10%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.6 min
−14%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 50.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.0%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
Female
58.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.7%
−73.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ashland, Alabama?

Ashland, Alabama has about 1,984 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ashland, Alabama?

The typical household in Ashland, Alabama earns about $25,793 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ashland, Alabama expensive?

In Ashland, Alabama, the median home is worth about $137,500, and the typical rent is about $361 a month.

How educated are people in Ashland, Alabama?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Ashland, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ashland, Alabama?

About 33.3% of people in Ashland, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ashland, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Ashland, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 50 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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