Ashford town, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Ashford town, Alabama Demographics
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As of 2026, Ashford town, Alabama has a total population of 2,438, the 204th largest city in Alabama, with a median household income of $61,087, which is 2% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 15.6%.

Ashford town Quick Facts

Population 2,438

Median Household Income $61,087

Median Home Value $167,500

Poverty Rate 15.6%

Unemployment Rate 3.7%

Median Age 37.4 years

Homeownership Rate 73.3%

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.5%

High School Graduation Rate 83.4%

Diversity Index 45/100

Population 2,438 204th of 589

Median Income $61,087 above average

Poverty Rate 15.6% 25% higher national

Median Home Value $167,500 above average

How Ashford town Compares

Median Household Income

Ashford town

$61,087

$62,027

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Ashford town

$167,500

$195,100

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 20.1%

$25K-$50K 18.4%

$50K-$100K 40.2%

$100K+ 21.3%

Employment

3.7% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8% | National: 5.2%

54.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.3%

Renter 26.7%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.7%

18-34

22.1%

35-54

24.9%

55-74

20.3%

75+

9.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 52 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Ashford town Rankings in Alabama

#204 Population of 589

#196 Median Income of 589

#290 Education of 589

#194 Home Value of 589

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Cities Similar to Ashford town

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Sumiton city	2,506	$62,226	$176,500	14.9%	13.5%
Graysville city	2,600	$61,250	$118,900	18.8%	12.0%
Dora city	2,617	$61,276	$150,100	11.8%	14.2%
Remlap CDP	2,369	$67,475	$171,900	9.2%	6.1%
Creola city	2,489	$68,594	$187,500	13.3%	23.9%

Population Overview

Ashford town is a small community located in Alabama. The total population is 2,438. It ranks as the 204th most populous out of 589 cities and towns in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ashford town is 37.4 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ashford town is $61,087. This is 2% lower than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 22% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.6%. This is about average than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $167,500. Housing costs are 14% lower than the state median of $195,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Ashford town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 69.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Ashford town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 26.0%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

15.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Ashford town, Alabama is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Alabama state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 589 Census-designated places in Alabama. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Ashford town, Alabama?

Ashford town, Alabama has a population of 2,438 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Ashford town, AL?

The median household income in Ashford town is $61,087, which is 22% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Ashford town, AL?

The poverty rate in Ashford town is 15.6%. This means approximately 379 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Ashford town, Alabama?

Ashford town's population is 69.4% White, 26.0% Black, 2.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.1% Asian.

What is the median home value in Ashford town, AL?

The median home value in Ashford town is $167,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.7x.

How educated is Ashford town, Alabama?

15.5% of adults (25+) in Ashford town hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.