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Ashland, Mississippi Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Ashland is 500, with a gender distribution of 48% male and 52% female. The population has remained steady, supported by its agricultural base and rural character in northern Mississippi.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1871
  • County: Benton County
  • Land area: 1.0 square mile
  • Population density: 500 people per square mile
  • Area code: 662
  • Zip code: 38603

Geography and Location

Ashland is located in northern Mississippi, within Benton County, about 60 miles southeast of Memphis, Tennessee. The town is part of the Mississippi Hill Country, with rolling hills and farmland characterizing the landscape. Ashland has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The local economy is primarily based on agriculture, with cotton, soybeans, and livestock being common products. Ashland is accessible via Mississippi Highway 5, providing connections to nearby towns and cities in the region. The town’s small size and rural setting create a peaceful, close-knit community where agriculture and small businesses play a central role in daily life.

Demographics

Median resident age: 46.9 years
Median household income: $28,088
Median house value: $55,400

Population by Race

Races in Ashland:

  • White Non-Hispanic (85.1%)
  • Black (10.7%)
  • American Indian (3.5%)
  • Two or more races (3.1%)
  • Hispanic (1.7%)

Ancestries: United States (23.7%), English (18.2%), Irish (9.0%), Scotch-Irish (2.3%), French (2.1%), German (1.9%).

Land area: 1.8 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Ashland

  • High school or higher: 55.1%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 10.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.7%
  • Unemployed: 6.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 24.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ashland town

  • Never married: 10.3%
  • Now married: 62.2%
  • Separated: 2.4%
  • Widowed: 17.5%
  • Divorced: 7.6%

0.0% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +88 (+18.0%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Ashland:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Ashland:

  • UNIVERSITY-OXFORD (about 40 miles; OXFORD, MS; Abbreviation: UOX)
  • TUPELO RGNL (about 49 miles; TUPELO, MS; Abbreviation: TUP)
  • MC KELLAR-SIPES REGIONAL (about 56 miles; JACKSON, TN; Abbreviation: MKL)

Other public-use airports nearest to Ashland:

  • RIPLEY (about 15 miles; RIPLEY, MS; Abbreviation: 25M)
  • NEW ALBANY-UNION CO (about 24 miles; NEW ALBANY, MS; Abbreviation: M72)
  • HOLLY SPRINGS-MARSHALL COUNTY (about 24 miles; HOLLY SPRINGS, MS; Abbreviation: M41)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ashland:

  • UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MAIN CAMPUS (about 41 miles; UNIVERSITY, MS; Full-time enrollment: 11,068)
  • NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 47 miles; BOONEVILLE, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,628)
  • SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-MACON CAMPUS (about 54 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; Full-time enrollment: 6,979)
  • NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 56 miles; SENATOBIA, MS; Full-time enrollment: 3,842)
  • JACKSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 59 miles; JACKSON, TN; Full-time enrollment: 2,534)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS (about 61 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; Full-time enrollment: 15,831)
  • SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-UNION CAMPUS (about 61 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; Full-time enrollment: 6,979)

Schools

Public high school in Ashland:

  • BENTON CO REGIONAL VOCATIONAL CEN (Location: 25 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Ashland:

  • ASHLAND MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 442; Location: 101 SCHOOL STREET; Grades: 06 – 12)
  • ASHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 355; Location: 768 LAMAR ROAD; Grades: KG – 05)

Libraries

Library in Ashland:

  • BENTON COUNTY LIBRARY (Operating income: $106,296; Location: 6 MAIN STREET; 48,874 books; 353 audio materials; 272 video materials; 39 serial subscriptions)

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