Ashland, MS cityscape

38603

Ashland, MS

Total Population
2,742
Median Household Income
$44,545
Median Home Value
$113,800
Median Rent
$790

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$44,545
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$113,800
100.2% above state median
Rent
$790
100% above state median
Median Age
51.6 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Ashland, MS

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Mature population with median age of 51.6 years, likely more established households.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 2.3%, below national average.

Poverty rate of 15.8% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$44,545
-40.7% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-64,390,717
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.21 people

Total Households
1,194
Family Households
32.8%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
31.1%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
29.3%
#3 Industry
Finance
18.0%
Total Employed Residents:594

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
3.2%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
12.7%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.0%
0 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:940
Commute Insights
00

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
97.7%
983 employed
Labor Force
1,006
23 unemployed
Median Age
51.6 years
Per Capita Income
$26,604
Poverty Rate
15.8%

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