Ashland is a town located in Benton County, Mississippi. Ashland has a 2025 population of 510. It is also the county seat of Benton County. Ashland is currently declining at a rate of -1.73% annually and its population has decreased by -7.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 554 in 2020.
The average household income in Ashland is $59,920 with a poverty rate of 21.46%.The median age in Ashland is 44.3 years: 34.9 years for males, and 52.5 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Ashland includes 82.21% White, 13.7% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 462 | 82.21% |
Black or African American | 77 | 13.7% |
Two or more races | 23 | 4.09% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Ashland's average per capita income is $41,771. Household income levels show a median of $44,194. The poverty rate stands at 21.46%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $104,583 | - |
Families | $60,500 | $71,226 |
Households | $44,194 | $59,920 |
Non Families | $25,000 | $38,053 |
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