Ashland, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Clay County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,779
Population
242/sq mi density
$41,875
Median Income
$27,891 per capita
$173,900
Home Value
$182,525 Zillow
$352
Median Rent
29.2% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
830
Violent Crime/100K
2,386 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$41,875 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$173,900 home value, $352/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
830 violent crimes/100K (118% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
1,779
Census 2023
Population Density
242
per square mile
Land Area
7.4
square miles (19.1 km²)
Median Age
43.5 yrs
12% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
43.5%
Male
56.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 74.3% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 18.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
74.3%
Black
18.2%
Hispanic
1.5%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 98.4% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 1.2% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
98.4%
Spanish
1.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.3%
Veterans
1.4%
77% below US avg (6%)
Disability
23.9%
84% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
95.8%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.2%
51% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.480
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 1,779 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 242 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 7.4 sq mi |
| Median Age | 43.5 years |
Gender
| Male | 43.5% |
| Female | 56.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 74.3% |
| Black or African American | 18.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 98.4% |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.3% |
| Veterans | 1.4% |
| Disability | 23.9% |
| Health Insurance | 95.8% |
| Uninsured | 4.2% |
| Broadband Access | 69.9% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.480 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 9, Nonmetro / Rural |