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Ashland, AL
Town in Clay County, Alabama.
Population
1,797
Land area
7.3sq mi
People per sq mi
245
ZIP codes
0
Ashland and its ZIP codes
Ashland at a glance
- Ashland is about 2.4 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $42,308 a year, 34% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $159,300 (24% below Alabama) and median rent is $366 a month.
Local data for Ashland, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ashland, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,308
Poverty rate
25.0%
Median home value
$159,300
Median rent
$366/mo
Homeownership
60.6%
Bachelor's or higher
16.8%
Median age
44.8
Average commute
22.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (222), German Americans (29), Cuban Americans (14).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clay County. PPP loans are for Ashland.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,631
4,238 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,162
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$103M
FY 2026, $7,235 per person
How people get to work
Ashland, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.2%
- Carpooled9.9%
- Public transit1.8%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.1%
Average one-way commute: 22.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ashland, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
289
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
July high / Jan low
90° / 31°F
59.7 inches of rain a year
Toxic release facilities
2
No Superfund sites
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ashland, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.2%
U.S. 33.3% +10.9 pts
Diabetes
18.8%
U.S. 12.1% +6.7 pts
Smoking
19.7%
U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.8%
U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts
Cities near Ashland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LinevilleCity | 6.2 mi | 9.7 |
| MillervilleCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 6.7 |
| GoldvilleTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| WaldoTown | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| DeltaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 7.8 |
| HackneyvilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 9 |
| New SiteTown | 16 mi | 9.9 |
| GoodwaterTown | 18 mi | 6.5 |
| WadleyTown | 19 mi | 1.5 |
| DavistonTown | 19 mi | 9.1 |
| TalladegaCity | 19 mi | 26.1 |
| MunfordTown | 19 mi | 2.6 |
| HollinsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 11.8 |
| WedoweeTown | 20 mi | 3.5 |
| Hollis CrossroadsCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 12.5 |
| Mount OliveCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 8.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ashland, AL in?
- Ashland is in Clay County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Ashland, AL?
- About 1,797 people live in Ashland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ashland?
- Nearby places include Lineville (6.2 mi), Millerville (7.3 mi), Goldville (13 mi), Waldo (14 mi), Delta (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023