Moving to Ashland, Louisiana

The current estimated population of Ashland is 300, with a gender distribution of 49% male and 51% female. The population has remained steady, supported by its rural location and agricultural base in northern Louisiana.

City Facts

• Year founded: Early 1900s
• County: Natchitoches Parish
• Land area: 1.8 square miles
• Population density: 167 people per square mile
• Area code: 318
• Zip code: 71002

Geography and Location

Ashland is a small rural village located in Natchitoches Parish, northern Louisiana, about 40 miles north of the city of Natchitoches. The area is known for its agricultural roots, with farming and livestock being key components of the local economy. Ashland experiences a humid subtropical climate, characterized by hot, humid summers and mild winters. The village is accessible via Louisiana Highway 153, which connects it to nearby communities. Ashland’s rural charm, quiet atmosphere, and strong agricultural heritage make it a close-knit community with a slower pace of life, typical of many small towns in northern Louisiana.

Demographics

Median resident age: 39.9 years
Median household income: $23,438
Median house value: $45,000

Population by Race

Races in Ashland:

• White Non-Hispanic (86.3%)
• Black (10.3%)
• American Indian (2.4%)
• Hispanic (1.7%)

Ancestries: United States (27.8%), Irish (21.0%), German (7.6%), English (6.9%), French (5.5%), Dutch (2.1%).

Land area: 27.1 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Ashland

• High school or higher: 78.1%
• Bachelor’s degree or higher: 27.8%
• Graduate or professional degree: 9.1%
• Unemployed: 3.9%
• Mean travel time to work: 39.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ashland village

• Never married: 19.2%
• Now married: 58.4%
• Separated: 4.6%
• Widowed: 8.2%
• Divorced: 9.6%

1.0% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: 0 (0.0%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Ashland:

• CHRISTUS COUSHATTA HEALTH CARE CENTER (about 15 miles; COUSHATTA, LA)
• COMMUNITY REHABILITATION HOSPITAL COUS (about 15 miles; COUSHATTA, LA)
• NATCHITOCHES PARISH HOSPITAL (about 26 miles; NATCHITOCHES, LA)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Ashland:

• BARKSDALE AFB (about 46 miles; BOSSIER CITY, LA; Abbreviation: BAD)
• SHREVEPORT REGIONAL (about 54 miles; SHREVEPORT, LA; Abbreviation: SHV)
• ALEXANDRIA INTL (about 69 miles; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Abbreviation: AEX)

Other public-use airports nearest to Ashland:

• THE RED RIVER (about 16 miles; COUSHATTA, LA; Abbreviation: 0R7)
• NATCHITOCHES REGIONAL (about 27 miles; NATCHITOCHES, LA; Abbreviation: IER)
• JONESBORO (about 29 miles; JONESBORO, LA; Abbreviation: F88)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ashland:

• NORTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA (about 26 miles; NATCHITOCHES, LA; Full-time enrollment: 7,710)
• LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY-SHREVEPORT (about 40 miles; SHREVEPORT, LA; Full-time enrollment: 3,059)
• GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY (about 40 miles; GRAMBLING, LA; Full-time enrollment: 4,299)
• LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY (about 43 miles; RUSTON, LA; Full-time enrollment: 9,013)
• BOSSIER PARISH COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 51 miles; BOSSIER CITY, LA; Full-time enrollment: 2,743)
• UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE (about 78 miles; MONROE, LA; Full-time enrollment: 8,116)
• SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY MAIN CAMPUS (about 79 miles; MAGNOLIA, AR; Full-time enrollment: 2,646)