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Ashville, Alabama Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Ashville, Alabama, is 2,362, with approximately 49% male and 51% female. The population has remained stable, with some growth due to its proximity to Birmingham.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: 1822
  • County Affiliated: St. Clair County
  • Land Area: 19.4 square miles
  • Population Density: 122 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 205
  • Zip Codes: 35953

Geography and Location

Ashville, Alabama, is located in northeastern Alabama, within St. Clair County, and serves as one of the two county seats. The town is situated about 40 miles northeast of Birmingham, providing access to larger city amenities while maintaining a quiet, rural atmosphere. Ashville experiences a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and mild winters, typical of the southeastern United States. The surrounding geography includes forests, hills, and small creeks, contributing to its scenic charm. The town’s economy is based on small businesses, agriculture, and services that support the local community. Ashville’s location near Interstate 59 provides easy access to Birmingham and other nearby cities. The town’s historic buildings, small-town charm, and access to outdoor recreational activities make it a peaceful place to live.

Demographics

Median resident age: 36.3 years
Median household income: $31,509
Median house value: $78,800

Population by Race

Races in Ashville:

  • White Non-Hispanic (68.6%)
  • Black (26.5%)
  • Hispanic (2.9%)
  • Other race (1.8%)
  • Two or more races (1.5%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)

Ancestries: United States (16.5%), Irish (6.9%), English (6.4%), German (4.8%), Scotch-Irish (2.1%), Dutch (1.2%).

Elevation: 570 feet

Land area: 19.3 square miles

Map of Ashville, AL

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Ashville

  • High school or higher: 65.4%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 9.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.0%
  • Unemployed: 6.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 32.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ashville town

  • Never married: 21.6%
  • Now married: 58.7%
  • Separated: 3.2%
  • Widowed: 8.2%
  • Divorced: 8.3%

0.7% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +356 (+18.7%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Ashville:

  • MEDICAL CENTER BLOUNT (about 15 miles; ONEONTA, AL)
  • ST CLAIR REGIONAL HOSPITAL (about 17 miles; PELL CITY, AL)
  • RIVERVIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 23 miles; GADSDEN, AL)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Ashville:

  • TALLADEGA MUNI (about 25 miles; TALLADEGA, AL; Abbreviation: ASN)
  • ANNISTON METROPOLITAN (about 34 miles; ANNISTON, AL; Abbreviation: ANB)
  • BIRMINGHAM INTL (about 40 miles; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Abbreviation: BHM)

Other public-use airports nearest to Ashville:

  • ROBBINS FIELD (about 11 miles; ONEONTA, AL; Abbreviation: 20A)
  • GADSDEN MUNI (about 16 miles; GADSDEN, AL; Abbreviation: GAD)
  • ST CLAIR COUNTY (about 21 miles; PELL CITY, AL; Abbreviation: PLR)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ashville:

  • JEFFERSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 33 miles; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Full-time enrollment: 3,279)
  • GADSDEN STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 34 miles; GADSDEN, AL; Full-time enrollment: 3,360)
  • JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY (about 35 miles; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Full-time enrollment: 6,418)
  • GEORGE C WALLACE STATE COMMUNITY COLL-HANCEVILLE (about 40 miles; HANCEVILLE, AL; Full-time enrollment: 3,272)
  • SAMFORD UNIVERSITY (about 45 miles; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Full-time enrollment: 4,106)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM (about 51 miles; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Full-time enrollment: 12,178)
  • BEVILL STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 55 miles; SUMITON, AL; Full-time enrollment: 2,670)

Schools

Public high schools in Ashville:

  • ASHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 431; Location: 33215 US HIGHWAY 231; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • EDEN AREA TECHNICAL CENTER (Location: 45 COUNTY ROAD 33; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Ashville:

  • ASHVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 409; Location: 33225 HIGHWAY 231; Grades: PK – 04)
  • ASHVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 368; Location: 22331 HIGHWAY 231; Grades: 05 – 08)
  • RUBEN YANCEY ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL (Location: 766 10TH AVE; Grades: KG – 12)

Private primary/middle school in Ashville:

  • CALVARY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 42; Location: P. O. BOX 1247; Grades: UG – UG)

Libraries in Ashville:

  • ST. CLAIR COUNTY LIBRARY (Operating income: $131,855; Location: 139 5TH AVENUE; 15,979 books; 187 video materials; 19 serial subscriptions)
  • ASHVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $26,092; Location: 195 6TH AVENUE; 10,475 books; 27 video materials; 5 serial subscriptions)

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