Ashford is a town located in Houston County Alabama. Ashford has a 2024 population of 2,356. Ashford is currently growing at a rate of 1.16% annually and its population has increased by 4.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,247 in 2020.
The average household income in Ashford is $75,858 with a poverty rate of 15.6%. The median age in Ashford is 37.4 years: 37.4 years for males, and 37.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ashford was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,703 | 69.85% |
| Black or African American | 633 | 25.96% |
| Two or more races | 85 | 3.49% |
| Other race | 14 | 0.57% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.12% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 884 | 2.76 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
| Married | 410 | 3.25 | 88.5 | 11.5 |
| Non Family | 238 | 1.12 | 71 | 29 |
| Female | 155 | 3.87 | 53.5 | 46.5 |
| Male | 81 | 2.94 | 40.7 | 59.3 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.76
Average Household Size
73.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 182 | 11.17% |
| Associates Degree | 148 | 9.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 185 | 11.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 67 | 4.11% |
| High School Graduate | 605 | 37.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 89 | 5.46% |
| Some College | 354 | 21.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,159 | 1,005 | 220 |
| Black | 424 | 311 | 26 |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 29 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| Other Race | 14 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 18.98%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,667 | $74,375 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,344 | $42,321 | $89,167 |
| High School Graduate | $37,139 | $37,028 | $37,813 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,250 | $53,750 | $33,438 |
| Overall | $39,745 | $51,667 | $32,759 |
| Some College | $38,529 | $59,107 | $31,790 |
$39,745
Average Earnings
$51,667
Average Male
$32,759
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.95% of Ashford residents speak only English, while 1.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,685 | 246 | 14.6% |
| Black | 633 | 119 | 18.8% |
| Multiple | 85 | 14 | 16.47% |
15.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.05%
Male Poverty Rate
17.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ashford is Black, with 18.8% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ashford is White, with 14.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.63% |
| High School | 19.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.71% |
| Some College | 5.38% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 21.05% |
| Male Unemployed | 20% |
| Female Employed | 2.49% |
| Male Employed | 1.22% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,842 | $89,276 |
| Households | $61,087 | $75,858 |
| Married Families | $81,400 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,500 | $31,311 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.2%
Male Marriage Rate
40.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
207
Number of Veterans
188
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 75 |
| First Gulf War | 50 |
| Second Gulf War | 30 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 61 |
| 75+ | 53 |
| 65 to 74 | 46 |
| 55 to 64 | 41 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 124 | 9.74% |
| Black | 76 | 14.53% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.5%
Labor Force Participation
52.4%
Employment Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.38%
Born in Ashford
99.38%
Native Born
0.62%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.62%
Naturalized
99.38% of Ashford residents were born in the United States, with 68.38% having been born in Alabama. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,493 | 28 | 1.14% |
| 2028 | 2,465 | 27 | 1.11% |
| 2027 | 2,438 | 27 | 1.12% |
| 2026 | 2,411 | 28 | 1.17% |
| 2025 | 2,383 | 27 | 1.15% |
| 2024 | 2,356 | 27 | 1.16% |
| 2023 | 2,329 | 62 | 2.73% |
| 2022 | 2,267 | 13 | 0.58% |
| 2021 | 2,254 | 7 | 0.31% |
| 2020 | 2,247 | 48 | 2.18% |
| 2019 | 2,199 | 25 | 1.15% |
| 2018 | 2,174 | 6 | 0.28% |
| 2017 | 2,168 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2016 | 2,169 | -3 | -0.14% |
| 2015 | 2,172 | -4 | -0.18% |
| 2014 | 2,176 | 2 | 0.09% |
| 2013 | 2,174 | -9 | -0.41% |
| 2012 | 2,183 | 13 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2,170 | 10 | 0.46% |
| 2010 | 2,160 | 0 | 0% |