Ash Flat is a city located in Sharp County Arkansas. Ash Flat has a 2024 population of 1,188. It is also the county seat of Sharp County. Ash Flat is currently growing at a rate of 1.11% annually and its population has increased by 4.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,135 in 2020.
The average household income in Ash Flat is $50,843 with a poverty rate of 16.22%. The median age in Ash Flat is 53.7 years: 44.9 years for males, and 61.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ash Flat was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,245 | 92.29% |
| Two or more races | 72 | 5.34% |
| Black or African American | 24 | 1.78% |
| Other race | 8 | 0.59% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 484 | 2.33 | 51.9 | 48.1 |
| Married | 219 | 2.95 | 79.9 | 20.1 |
| Non Family | 159 | 1.22 | 34 | 66 |
| Female | 75 | 2.69 | 22.7 | 77.3 |
| Male | 31 | 2.74 | 16.1 | 83.9 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
51.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 122 | 10.77% |
| Associates Degree | 72 | 6.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 73 | 6.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 38 | 3.35% |
| High School Graduate | 485 | 42.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44 | 3.88% |
| Some College | 299 | 26.39% |
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 | 1,031 | 874 | 98 |
| 2+ Races | 65 | 56 | 13 |
| Black | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Other Race | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 20%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,375 | $0 | $39,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,292 | $38,571 | $23,846 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $35,833 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,486 | $33,984 | $25,917 |
| Some College | $26,611 | $0 | $26,500 |
$30,486
Average Earnings
$33,984
Average Male
$25,917
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.18% of Ash Flat residents speak only English, while 1.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,050 | 152 | 14.48% |
| Multiple | 72 | 20 | 27.78% |
| Hispanic | 30 | 14 | 46.67% |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 100% |
| Other | 8 | 5 | 62.5% |
16.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.71%
Male Poverty Rate
11.62%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ash Flat is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ash Flat is White, with 14.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 20.73% |
| Some College | 20.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.58% |
| High School | 12% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 60% |
| Male Unemployed | 30.77% |
| Male Employed | 13.18% |
| Female Employed | 4.03% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,519 | $63,016 |
| Households | $39,632 | $50,843 |
| Married Families | $48,281 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,268 | $19,165 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.0%
Male Marriage Rate
47.7%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
99
Number of Veterans
99
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 26 |
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| Korea | 10 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 37 |
| 35 to 54 | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88 | 8.36% |
| Black | 11 | 45.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.1%
Labor Force Participation
40.6%
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
64.05%
Born in Ash Flat
99.7%
Native Born
0.3%
Foreign Born
0.3%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.7% of Ash Flat residents were born in the United States, with 64.05% having been born in Arkansas. 0.3% 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 | 1,254 | 13 | 1.05% |
| 2028 | 1,241 | 13 | 1.06% |
| 2027 | 1,228 | 14 | 1.15% |
| 2026 | 1,214 | 13 | 1.08% |
| 2025 | 1,201 | 13 | 1.09% |
| 2024 | 1,188 | 13 | 1.11% |
| 2023 | 1,175 | 8 | 0.69% |
| 2022 | 1,167 | 11 | 0.95% |
| 2021 | 1,156 | 21 | 1.85% |
| 2020 | 1,135 | 39 | 3.56% |
| 2019 | 1,096 | 6 | 0.55% |
| 2018 | 1,090 | 5 | 0.46% |
| 2017 | 1,085 | 7 | 0.65% |
| 2016 | 1,078 | 10 | 0.94% |
| 2015 | 1,068 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1,068 | -9 | -0.84% |
| 2013 | 1,077 | -2 | -0.19% |
| 2012 | 1,079 | -10 | -0.92% |
| 2011 | 1,089 | 2 | 0.18% |
| 2010 | 1,087 | 0 | 0% |