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Ashville

Alabama · 2,346 residents · 19.214 sq mi
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Ashville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,048. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $118,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,346
+4%since 2000
from 2,260 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
122 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 118 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+12%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Ashville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,048
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,509 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,078
+33%since 2000
from $15,867 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.6%
US avg: 10%
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,800
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,052
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
17.6% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+11%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.6%(1,550)
Black26.5%(599)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(65)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.7%(1,237)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.5%(1,654)
Black17.3%(405)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(124)
Asian0.8%(19)
Other3%(70)
Diversity Score54.3%(1,274)
Diversity Score
54
−1%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+15%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 90.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 14.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 53.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.4%
−45.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.9%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ashville, Alabama?

Ashville, Alabama has about 2,346 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ashville, Alabama?

The typical household in Ashville, Alabama earns about $49,048 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ashville, Alabama expensive?

In Ashville, Alabama, the median home is worth about $118,800, and the typical rent is about $1,052 a month.

How educated are people in Ashville, Alabama?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ashville, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ashville, Alabama?

About 17.2% of people in Ashville, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ashville, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Ashville, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 880 residents, a change of about 60 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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