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Moving to Ardmore, Tennessee

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The current estimated population of Ardmore is 1,300, with a gender distribution of 49% male and 51% female. The population has remained stable, supported by its agricultural roots and role as a quiet residential community near the Alabama border.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1922
  • County: Giles County
  • Land area: 1.9 square miles
  • Population density: 684 people per square mile
  • Area code: 931
  • Zip code: 38449

Geography and Location

Ardmore is located in southern Tennessee, within Giles County, and lies on the Alabama-Tennessee state line. The town is a twin community with Ardmore, Alabama, with both sharing close economic and social ties. Ardmore experiences a humid subtropical climate, with warm summers and mild winters. The local economy is largely based on agriculture, with farms in the surrounding area producing crops such as soybeans and corn. The town is connected to the larger region via Interstate 65, which runs just east of Ardmore, providing easy access to Huntsville, Alabama, and Nashville, Tennessee. Ardmore’s small-town atmosphere, proximity to Huntsville, and scenic rural surroundings make it a peaceful residential community for families and retirees. The town also hosts several community events and festivals, reflecting its close-knit and family-oriented culture.

Demographics

Median resident age: 40.1 years
Median household income: $33,571
Median house value: $76,800

Population by Race

Races in Ardmore:

  • White Non-Hispanic (95.7%)
  • Black (1.8%)
  • Hispanic (1.4%)
  • American Indian (0.7%)

Ancestries: United States (27.1%), Irish (9.2%), English (7.6%), German (6.6%), Scotch-Irish (1.6%).

Elevation: 900 feet

Land area: 4.5 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Ardmore

  • High school or higher: 68.9%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 13.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.5%
  • Unemployed: 4.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 28.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ardmore city

  • Never married: 16.4%
  • Now married: 58.8%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 14.4%
  • Divorced: 9.5%

0.5% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +176 (+19.4%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Ardmore:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Ardmore:

  • HUNTSVILLE INTL-CARL T JONES FIELD (about 27 miles; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Abbreviation: HSV)
  • NORTHWEST ALABAMA RGNL (about 56 miles; MUSCLE SHOALS, AL; Abbreviation: MSL)
  • SMYRNA (about 73 miles; SMYRNA, TN; Abbreviation: MQY)

Other public-use airports nearest to Ardmore:

  • ARDMORE (about 4 miles; ARDMORE, AL; Abbreviation: 1M3)
  • HAZEL GREEN (about 17 miles; HAZEL GREEN, AL; Abbreviation: M38)
  • ABERNATHY FIELD (about 17 miles; PULASKI, TN; Abbreviation: GZS)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ardmore:

  • UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA IN HUNTSVILLE (about 24 miles; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Full-time enrollment: 4,795)
  • ALABAMA A & M UNIVERSITY (about 30 miles; NORMAL, AL; Full-time enrollment: 4,886)
  • JOHN C CALHOUN STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 30 miles; DECATUR, AL; Full-time enrollment: 4,547)
  • COLUMBIA STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 45 miles; COLUMBIA, TN; Full-time enrollment: 2,784)
  • MOTLOW STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 51 miles; Tullahoma, TN; Full-time enrollment: 2,256)
  • NORTHWEST SHOALS COMMUNITY COLLEGE-MUSCLE SHOALS (about 57 miles; MUSCLE SHOALS, AL; Full-time enrollment: 2,669)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTH ALABAMA (about 60 miles; FLORENCE, AL; Full-time enrollment: 4,770)

Libraries

Library in Ardmore:

  • ARDMORE COMMUNITY LIBRARY (Operating income: $31,250; Location: 26347 MAIN STREET; 9,395 books; 230 audio materials; 266 video materials; 16 serial subscriptions)

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