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Ashland, MS
Town in Benton County, Mississippi.
Population
657
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
360
ZIP codes
0
Ashland and its ZIP codes
Ashland at a glance
- Ashland is about 5.7 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $38,482 a year, 32% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $98,800 (42% below Mississippi) and median rent is $713 a month.
Local data for Ashland, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ashland, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$38,482
Poverty rate
27.5%
Median home value
$98,800
Median rent
$713/mo
Homeownership
81.1%
Bachelor's or higher
10.2%
Median age
34.9
Average commute
29.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (81), German Americans (75), Mexican Americans (11).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Benton County. PPP loans are for Ashland.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,207
1,065 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,176
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$55M
FY 2026, $7,199 per person
How people get to work
Ashland, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.2%
- Carpooled20.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.1%
Average one-way commute: 29.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ashland, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
242
Countywide, mostly heat
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 29°F
57.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ashland, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.6%
U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts
Cities near Ashland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Snow Lake ShoresTown | 3.7 mi | 0.7 |
| LamarCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.6 |
| FalknerTown | 13 mi | 5.1 |
| Blue MountainTown | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| Potts CampTown | 15 mi | 1 |
| RipleyCity | 15 mi | 11.4 |
| Grand Junction, TNCity | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| Hickory FlatTown | 15 mi | 1 |
| La Grange, TNTown | 15 mi | 2 |
| Saulsbury, TNTown | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| Holly SpringsCity | 16 mi | 12.8 |
| WalnutTown | 16 mi | 5.4 |
| ChalybeateCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| MyrtleTown | 19 mi | 2.1 |
| Moscow, TNCity | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| BethlehemCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ashland, MS in?
- Ashland is in Benton County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Ashland, MS?
- About 657 people live in Ashland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ashland?
- Nearby places include Snow Lake Shores (3.7 mi), Lamar (9.5 mi), Falkner (13 mi), Blue Mountain (14 mi), Potts Camp (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023