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Ashford, AL
City in Houston County, Alabama.
Population
2,447
Land area
6.2sq mi
People per sq mi
395
ZIP codes
0
Ashford and its ZIP codes
Ashford at a glance
- Ashford is about 3.9 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- The median household income is $65,341, close to the Alabama median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $180,100 (14% below Alabama) and median rent is $994 a month.
Local data for Ashford, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ashford, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,341
Poverty rate
15.0%
Median home value
$180,100
Median rent
$994/mo
Homeownership
73.6%
Bachelor's or higher
18.6%
Median age
36.8
Average commute
25.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (194), German Americans (142), Mexican Americans (49).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Houston County. PPP loans are for Ashford.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,334
51,288 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,714
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$812M
FY 2026, $7,573 per person
How people get to work
Ashford, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.1%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home4.5%
Average one-way commute: 25.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ashford, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
736
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
312
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 38°F
56.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ashford, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
15.5%
U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities near Ashford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AvonTown | 2.6 mi | 2.4 |
| CowartsTown | 4.3 mi | 7.7 |
| WebbTown | 5.6 mi | 11.3 |
| KinseyCity | 8.7 mi | 12.1 |
| GordonTown | 9.1 mi | 2.9 |
| CottonwoodTown | 9.8 mi | 5.8 |
| ColumbiaTown | 10 mi | 3.9 |
| DothanCity | 10 mi | 90.2 |
| Cedar Springs, GACensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3 |
| RehobethTown | 13 mi | 7.7 |
| HeadlandCity | 13 mi | 30.3 |
| TaylorCity | 14 mi | 7.2 |
| MadridTown | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| GrimesTown | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| Napier FieldTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| HaleburgTown | 16 mi | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ashford, AL in?
- Ashford is in Houston County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Ashford, AL?
- About 2,447 people live in Ashford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ashford?
- Nearby places include Avon (2.6 mi), Cowarts (4.3 mi), Webb (5.6 mi), Kinsey (8.7 mi), Gordon (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023