Ashford, Alabama is a small town located in the southeast corner of Houston County. It has an estimated population of 2,476 people and a population density of 355.05 people per square mile. The town is known for its rich history and vibrant community. There are numerous local business in Ashford including the Ashford Café, the small Town Antiques Store, and the Ashford Community Center. Residents can enjoy year-round outdoor activities such as birdwatching, fishing on Lake Tholocco, and playing golf at Southwind Country Club. There are many local organizations that focus on different demographics such as senior citizens centers and youth development programs. Finally, athletics are a popular pastime in Ashford with annual sporting events like the Ashford High School’s football game against Dothan High School taking place every fall.
The population in Ashford is 2,476. There are 399 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ashford is 36.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ashford is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Ashford
- 46.0% are married
- 10.0% are divorced
- 24.1% are married with children
- 20.7% have children, but are single
Race in Ashford
- 76.2% are White
- 18.4% are Black
- 0.1% are Asian
- 1.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander