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The current estimated population of Ashdown, Arkansas, is 4,377, with approximately 47% male and 53% female. The population has remained stable due to the town’s role as a regional hub for agriculture and timber industries.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: 1892
  • County Affiliated: Little River County
  • Land Area: 7.1 square miles
  • Population Density: 616 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 870
  • Zip Codes: 71822

Geography and Location

Ashdown, Arkansas, is located in southwestern Arkansas, within Little River County, and serves as the county seat. The town is situated about 20 miles north of Texarkana, providing access to urban amenities while maintaining a small-town atmosphere. Ashdown experiences a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters, common to the southeastern United States. The surrounding geography includes forests, rivers, and agricultural land, with the nearby Little River providing opportunities for outdoor activities such as fishing and boating. The town’s economy is based on agriculture, timber, and small manufacturing industries. Ashdown is located along U.S. Route 71, making it easily accessible to nearby towns and cities. The town’s small size, regional importance, and connection to natural resources make it a close-knit community with a strong connection to the surrounding rural landscape.

Demographics

Median resident age: 36.5 years
Median household income: $26,754
Median house value: $55,900

Population by Race

Races in Ashdown:

  • White Non-Hispanic (62.5%)
  • Black (34.1%)
  • American Indian (1.5%)
  • Two or more races (1.3%)
  • Hispanic (1.0%)

Ancestries: United States (13.4%), Irish (8.4%), English (7.0%), German (5.4%), Italian (1.7%), French (1.4%).

Elevation: 322 feet

Land area: 7.1 square miles

Map of Ashdown, AR

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Ashdown

  • High school or higher: 72.3%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 11.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.5%
  • Unemployed: 7.4%
  • Mean travel time to work: 18.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ashdown city

  • Never married: 23.9%
  • Now married: 50.8%
  • Separated: 2.4%
  • Widowed: 9.9%
  • Divorced: 13.0%

0.8% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -448 (-8.6%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Ashdown:

  • LITTLE RIVER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (451 WEST LOCKE STREET)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Ashdown:

  • CHRISTUS ST MICHAEL REHAB HOSPITAL (about 14 miles; TEXARKANA, TX)
  • DUBUIS HOSPITAL OF TEXARKANA (about 14 miles; TEXARKANA, TX)
  • HEALTHSOUTH REHAB HOSP OF TEXARKANA (about 18 miles; TEXARKANA, TX)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Ashdown:

  • TEXARKANA REGIONAL-WEBB FIELD (about 19 miles; TEXARKANA, AR; Abbreviation: TXK)
  • BARKSDALE AFB (about 88 miles; BOSSIER CITY, LA; Abbreviation: BAD)
  • SHREVEPORT REGIONAL (about 88 miles; SHREVEPORT, LA; Abbreviation: SHV)

Other public-use airports nearest to Ashdown:

  • HOWARD COUNTY (about 30 miles; NASHVILLE, AR; Abbreviation: M77)
  • J LYNN HELMS SEVIER COUNTY (about 31 miles; DE QUEEN, AR; Abbreviation: DEQ)
  • HOPE MUNI (about 34 miles; HOPE, AR; Abbreviation: M18)

Amtrak station near Ashdown:

  • 19 miles: TEXARKANA (100 E. FRONT ST.). Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ashdown:

  • HENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY (about 70 miles; ARKADELPHIA, AR; Full-time enrollment: 3,109)
  • SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY MAIN CAMPUS (about 71 miles; MAGNOLIA, AR; Full-time enrollment: 2,646)
  • BOSSIER PARISH COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 83 miles; BOSSIER CITY, LA; Full-time enrollment: 2,743)
  • LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY-SHREVEPORT (about 98 miles; SHREVEPORT, LA; Full-time enrollment: 3,059)
  • KILGORE COLLEGE (about 103 miles; KILGORE, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,814)
  • WESTARK COLLEGE (about 105 miles; FT SMITH, AR; Full-time enrollment: 3,472)
  • TYLER JUNIOR COLLEGE (about 119 miles; TYLER, TX; Full-time enrollment: 5,872)

Schools

Public high school in Ashdown:

  • ASHDOWN HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 330; Location: 751 RANKIN ST; Grades: 10 – 12)

Private high school in Ashdown:

  • NEW FAITH TABERNALCE ACADEMY (Students: 56; Location: P O BOX 486; Grades: 1 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Ashdown:

  • ASHDOWN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 416; Location: 600 S ELLEN DR; Grades: 07 – 09)
  • C. D. FRANKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 392; Location: 1321 FOSTER ST; Grades: 02 – 04)
  • MARGARET DANIELS PRIMARY (Students: 277; Location: 1323 FOSTER; Grades: KG – 01)
  • L.F. HENDERSON INTERM. SCH. (Students: 241; Location: 410 BURKE ST; Grades: 05 – 06)

 

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