Ashland City town, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Ashland City town is a small city located in Tennessee. The total population is 5,318. It ranks as the 110th most populous out of 504 cities and towns in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ashland City town is 41.5 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ashland City town is $73,921. This is 10% higher than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 6% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.8%. This is 21% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.6%. This is 18% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $259,900. Housing costs are 1% higher than the state median of $256,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 61.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% lower than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Ashland City town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.7% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 6.8%. The Black or African American population (6.8%) is well below the state average of 15.7%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

22.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 30.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Ashland City town, Tennessee 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 Tennessee state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 504 Census-designated places in Tennessee. For official data, visit data.census.gov.