Ashland, AL

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Ashland

Neighborhood

Clay, AL

Bowden Grove / Springhill

Cooley Crossroads / Sikesville

Barfield / Campbells Crossroads

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Ashland

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

16.8%

Households with Children

31.6%

School Enrollment K-12

186

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.5%
School Age (5-17): 14.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 17.3%
Working Age (35-54): 26.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.8%
Seniors (65+): 20.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 19.4%
High School / GED: 34.7%
Some College or Associate's: 29.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 17.8%
Single Parents: 13.9%
Couples & Adults: 23.8%
Living Alone: 44.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 70.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 1.7%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 20.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 7.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 26.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 73.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 31.2%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 68.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 83.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 15.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 98.6%
Spanish: 1.4%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.3%
Elementary (1-4): 4.6%
Middle School (5-8): 6.2%
High School (9-12): 2.0%
College / Graduate: 2.2%
Not Enrolled: 83.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources