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Moving to Ashland, Alabama

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The current estimated population of Ashland is 1,900, with a gender distribution of 48% male and 52% female. The population has remained steady, supported by agriculture and small-town charm in east-central Alabama.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1867
  • County: Clay County
  • Land area: 7.1 square miles
  • Population density: 267 people per square mile
  • Area code: 256
  • Zip code: 36251

Geography and Location

Ashland is located in east-central Alabama, within Clay County, about 75 miles southeast of Birmingham. The town is surrounded by forests and farmland, typical of the Appalachian foothills. Agriculture plays a significant role in the local economy, with crops like cotton, corn, and soybeans being produced in the area. Ashland has a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and mild winters. The town is accessible via Alabama Highway 9 and U.S. Highway 77, connecting it to nearby cities like Talladega and Anniston. The local economy is supported by small businesses, agriculture, and services for the surrounding rural community. Ashland’s scenic setting and close-knit community offer a quiet, small-town lifestyle with access to outdoor activities such as hiking and camping in the nearby Talladega National Forest.

Demographics

Median resident age: 41.4 years
Median household income: $23,469
Median house value: $64,700

Population by Race

Races in Ashland:

  • White Non-Hispanic (71.7%)
  • Black (25.3%)
  • Hispanic (2.7%)
  • Two or more races (0.7%)

Ancestries: United States (20.5%), Irish (7.2%), English (7.0%), German (3.3%), Scotch-Irish (2.6%), Scottish (2.1%).

Elevation: 1130 feet

Land area: 7.2 square miles

Map of Ashland, AL

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Ashland

  • High school or higher: 68.1%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 11.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.2%
  • Unemployed: 4.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 18.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ashland city

  • Never married: 20.2%
  • Now married: 51.7%
  • Separated: 2.3%
  • Widowed: 12.6%
  • Divorced: 13.2%

0.6% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -142 (-6.7%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Ashland:

  • CLAY COUNTY HOSPITAL (83825 HIGHWAY 9)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Ashland:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Ashland:

  • ANNISTON METROPOLITAN (about 22 miles; ANNISTON, AL; Abbreviation: ANB)
  • TALLADEGA MUNI (about 26 miles; TALLADEGA, AL; Abbreviation: ASN)
  • BIRMINGHAM INTL (about 66 miles; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Abbreviation: BHM)

Other public-use airports nearest to Ashland:

  • ASHLAND/LINEVILLE (about 3 miles; ASHLAND/LINEVILLE, AL; Abbreviation: 26A)
  • THOMAS C RUSSELL FLD (about 27 miles; ALEXANDER CITY, AL; Abbreviation: ALX)
  • MCMINN (about 32 miles; WEAVER, AL; Abbreviation: 25A)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ashland:

  • SOUTHERN UNION STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 21 miles; WADLEY, AL; Full-time enrollment: 2,925)
  • JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY (about 39 miles; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Full-time enrollment: 6,418)
  • GADSDEN STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 49 miles; GADSDEN, AL; Full-time enrollment: 3,360)
  • AUBURN UNIVERSITY MAIN CAMPUS (about 53 miles; AUBURN UNIVERSITY, AL; Full-time enrollment: 19,703)
  • STATE UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA (about 56 miles; CARROLLTON, GA; Full-time enrollment: 7,241)
  • TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY (about 60 miles; TUSKEGEE, AL; Full-time enrollment: 2,732)
  • JEFFERSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 65 miles; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Full-time enrollment: 3,279)

Schools

Public high school in Ashland:

  • CLAY COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 497; Location: 220 3RD ST SW; Grades: 07 – 12)

Public primary/middle school in Ashland:

  • ASHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 598; Location: 223 3RD STREET SW; Grades: KG – 06)

Private primary/middle school in Ashland:

  • FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHRSTN (Students: 105; Location: BOX 697; Grades: PK – 10)

Libraries

Library in Ashland:

  • ASHLAND CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $47,080; Location: 11 2ND AVENUE NORTH; 14,847 books; 197 audio materials; 153 video materials; 18 serial subscriptions)

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