Ashland, Alabama is a small town with a population of 1,741 people. It has a population density of 255.35 people per square mile, which is much higher than the US population density of 93.29 people per square mile. Located in Clay County, Ashland is home to several locally owned businesses such as Tim's Auto Body and Clay County Welding & Supplies, and several popular outdoor activities such as fishing at nearby Lake Wedowee or camping in the Talladega National Forest. The town also has a number of local organizations like the Ashland Historical Society and the Clay County Development Authority, which are dedicated to preserving the history and promoting economic growth in the area. Finally, Ashland residents can attend or take part in sporting events like High School Basketball or Flag Football hosted by the local sports team \"The Yellow Jackets\".
The population in Ashland is 1,741. There are 238 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ashland is 43.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ashland is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Ashland
- 35.7% are married
- 16.0% are divorced
- 30.7% are married with children
- 25.8% have children, but are single
Race in Ashland
- 74.6% are White
- 19.8% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 1.0% are Native American
- 0.4% claim Other
- 3.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander