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Ashland

Mississippi · 569 residents · 1.824 sq mi
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Ashland has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,641. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $67,700. With a median age of 48.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
569
−1%since 2000
from 577 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
312 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 316 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.9
+4%since 2000
from 46.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4275827388931K1990201020202024Ashland
2024657
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,641
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,088 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,564
+32%since 2000
from $14,073 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information22.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,700
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$807
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.4%
−35.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
17.6% rent
Vacancy rate
18.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.8%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−15%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(491)
Black9.2%(53)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(10)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.3%(152)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(523)
Black5.8%(33)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(8)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0.5%(3)
Diversity Score18.9%(108)
Diversity Score
19
−28%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+35.9 ptssince 2000
from 55.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+29%since 2000
from 23.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
3.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.0%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.4%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ashland, Mississippi?

Ashland, Mississippi has about 569 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ashland, Mississippi?

The typical household in Ashland, Mississippi earns about $41,641 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ashland, Mississippi expensive?

In Ashland, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $67,700, and the typical rent is about $807 a month.

How educated are people in Ashland, Mississippi?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ashland, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ashland, Mississippi?

About 14.3% of people in Ashland, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ashland, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Ashland, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 90 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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