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The Town of Ashland had a population of 657 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Ashland is located at latitude 34.8329 and longitude -89.1759 in Benton County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Ashland encompass a land area of 1.82 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Benton County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The Town of Ashland has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Ashland is located within Supervisor District 3, a minor civil division (MCD) of Benton County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 657 (100%) |
| Population Density | 360 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 34 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $38,482 |
| Per Capita Income | $20,887 |
| Median Home Value | $98,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 284 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 197 (69.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 46 (16.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 41 (14.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 243 |
| Average Household Size | 2.34 |
| Family Households | 148 (60.9%) |
The table below compares Ashland to the other 427 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Mississippi by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 241 | 44th |
| Population Density | # 236 | 45th |
| Median Household Income | # 302 | 30th |
| Per Capita Income | # 302 | 30th |
| Diversity Index | # 251 | 42nd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Mississippi Census Data Comparison Tool.
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