Ashland is a town located in Clay County Alabama. Ashland has a 2024 population of 1,928. It is also the county seat of Clay County. Ashland is currently declining at a rate of -0.72% annually and its population has decreased by -2.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,984 in 2020.
The average household income in Ashland is $50,530 with a poverty rate of 38.67%. The median age in Ashland is 42 years: 36.6 years for males, and 48.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ashland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,217 | 72.7% |
| Black or African American | 368 | 21.98% |
| Two or more races | 81 | 4.84% |
| Other race | 8 | 0.48% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 709 | 2.17 | 51.5 | 48.5 |
| Non Family | 318 | 1.04 | 43.7 | 56.3 |
| Married | 235 | 2.63 | 79.6 | 20.4 |
| Female | 135 | 3.81 | 13.3 | 86.7 |
| Male | 21 | 3.67 | 100 | 0 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
51.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 136 | 11.8% |
| Associates Degree | 73 | 6.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 158 | 13.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 26 | 2.25% |
| High School Graduate | 359 | 31.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 118 | 10.23% |
| Some College | 283 | 24.54% |
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 | 867 | 704 | 181 |
| Black | 253 | 172 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 19 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 14 | 6 | 1 |
| Other Race | 8 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 90.48%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 20.88%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,914 | $58,955 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,333 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $25,845 | $30,515 | $13,300 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $10,179 | $6,731 | $250,001 |
| Overall | $30,250 | $51,389 | $27,679 |
| Some College | $26,875 | $0 | $27,837 |
$30,250
Average Earnings
$51,389
Average Male
$27,679
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.84% of Ashland residents speak only English, while 1.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,113 | 424 | 38.1% |
| Black | 344 | 103 | 29.94% |
| Multiple | 75 | 70 | 93.33% |
38.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
46.41%
Male Poverty Rate
31.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ashland is Multiple, with 93.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ashland is Black, with 29.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 51.75%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 65.63% |
| High School | 28.53% |
| Some College | 26.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.29% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 27.45% |
| Female Employed | 8.86% |
| Male Employed | 3.78% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $34,053 | $44,788 |
| Households | $30,850 | $50,530 |
| Married Families | $60,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,569 | $57,097 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.2%
Male Marriage Rate
29.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
30
Number of Veterans
30
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| Vietnam | 7 |
| Korea | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28 | 2.9% |
| Black | 1 | 0.31% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 4.76% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 7.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
30%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.1%
Labor Force Participation
40.2%
Employment Rate
8.9%
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
90.92%
Born in Ashland
99.22%
Native Born
0.78%
Foreign Born
0.06%
Non Citizen
0.72%
Naturalized
99.22% of Ashland residents were born in the United States, with 90.92% having been born in Alabama. 0.06% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,858 | -14 | -0.75% |
| 2028 | 1,872 | -14 | -0.74% |
| 2027 | 1,886 | -14 | -0.74% |
| 2026 | 1,900 | -14 | -0.73% |
| 2025 | 1,914 | -14 | -0.73% |
| 2024 | 1,928 | -14 | -0.72% |
| 2023 | 1,942 | -23 | -1.17% |
| 2022 | 1,965 | -7 | -0.35% |
| 2021 | 1,972 | -12 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 1,984 | 85 | 4.48% |
| 2019 | 1,899 | -12 | -0.63% |
| 2018 | 1,911 | -12 | -0.62% |
| 2017 | 1,923 | -14 | -0.72% |
| 2016 | 1,937 | -8 | -0.41% |
| 2015 | 1,945 | -8 | -0.41% |
| 2014 | 1,953 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 1,951 | -8 | -0.41% |
| 2012 | 1,959 | -39 | -1.95% |
| 2011 | 1,998 | -30 | -1.48% |
| 2010 | 2,028 | 0 | 0% |