Ashland, MS is a small town located in Benton County with a population of 565 people. Its low population density of 282 people per square mile is far lower than the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile. Despite its small size, Ashland has plenty to offer for visitors and locals alike. The town is home to multiple businesses and organizations such as the Ashland Municipal Library, the Garlands Home Improvement Store, and the Ashland Farmer’s Market. Year-round outdoor activities such as camping, fishing, and boating can be found at nearby lakes such as Sipsey River Lake or Golden Acres Lake Park. There are also several local sporting events taking place in Ashland including Little League Baseball games and football tournaments hosted by the city’s Parks Department.
The population in Ashland is 565. There are 310 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ashland is 50.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ashland is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Ashland
- 35.3% are married
- 8.9% are divorced
- 39.8% are married with children
- 19.4% have children, but are single
Race in Ashland
- 83.7% are White
- 11.5% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander