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Population in 2022: 191 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -34.4%
 
Males: 106  (55.6%)
Females: 85  (44.4%)
Median resident age:

55.8 years
Louisiana median age:

38.2 years

Zip codes: 71070.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $40,066 (it was $23,438 in 2000)
Ashland:

$40,066
LA:

$55,416

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,832 (it was $12,652 in 2000)

Ashland village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $123,220 (it was $37,100 in 2000)
Ashland:

$123,220
LA:

$209,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $129,157; detached houses: $135,458; mobile homes: $129,610

Median gross rent in 2022: $839.

March 2022 cost of living index in Ashland: 80.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 2.6%

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  • Races in Ashland, LA (2022)
    • 10971.2%White alone
    • 1912.4%Two or more races
    • 159.8%Black alone
    • 127.8%American Indian alone

Races in Ashland detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Louisiana and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Ashland, Louisiana as of May 10, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Ashland is 237 to 1.


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Ancestries: Scottish (21.4%), Italian (17.3%), American (7.1%), English (7.1%), French (7.1%), Irish (6.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1963

Land area: 27.1 square miles.

Population density: 7.0 people per square mile   (very low).

Ashland, Louisiana map

3 residents are foreign born

This village:

1.0%
Louisiana:

2.6%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Ashland village:

0.5% ($199)
Louisiana:

0.3% ($199)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bossier City, LA (43.7 miles , pop. 56,461).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Shreveport, LA (45.4 miles , pop. 200,145).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (211.2 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Martin, LA (2.5 miles ),
Saline, LA (3.0 miles ),
Castor, LA (3.1 miles ),
Lucky, LA (3.2 miles ),
Hall Summit, LA (3.4 miles ),
Goldonna, LA (3.7 miles ),
Edgefield, LA (3.7 miles),
Coushatta, LA (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 32.12 N, Longitude: 93.11 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 318

Distribution of median household income in Ashland, LA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Ashland, LA in 2022
Ashland satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.0%
Louisiana:

3.8%
Most common industries in Ashland, LA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (16.3%)
  • Construction (10.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.2%)
  • Wood products (9.2%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (7.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (16.4%)
  • Wood products (16.4%)
  • Construction (14.5%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (12.7%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (7.3%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (7.3%)
  • Truck transportation (5.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (34.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (14.0%)
  • Paper (9.3%)
  • U. S. Postal service (7.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.0%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (7.0%)
  • Social assistance (7.0%)
Most common occupations in Ashland, LA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.2%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (7.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.1%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.1%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (4.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (12.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (10.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10.9%)
  • Painters and paperhangers (7.3%)
  • Extraction workers (7.3%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (5.5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (16.3%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (14.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11.6%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (9.3%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (9.3%)
  • Registered nurses (7.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.0%)

Average climate in Ashland, Louisiana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Ashland-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Louisiana state average. It is 84% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/23/2000, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 13.6 miles away from the Ashland village center caused $2 million in damages.

On 5/2/1984, a category F3 tornado 20.1 miles away from the village center injured 9 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Ashland-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Louisiana state average. It is 295% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/17/2012 at 08:12:00, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 74.7 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 315.9 miles away from Ashland center
On 9/2/2013 at 23:51:15, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 2.9 mi) earthquake occurred 78.3 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 369.2 miles away from the city center
On 9/2/2013 at 21:52:38, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 83.4 miles away from Ashland center
On 1/25/2013 at 07:01:19, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 72.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Natchitoches Parish (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 8, Hurricanes: 7, Freezes: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Tropical Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Fire: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Ashland topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Ashland:

  • COMMUNITY REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF COUSHATTA (Hospital, about 15 miles away; COUSHATTA, LA)
  • GREEN MEADOW HAVEN (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; COUSHATTA, LA)
  • SPRINGVILLE NURSING CTR INC (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; COUSHATTA, LA)
  • ADVANTAGE HOME HEALTH CARE, IN (Home Health Center, about 16 miles away; COUSHATTA, LA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ashland:

  • Northwestern State University of Louisiana (about 26 miles; Natchitoches, LA; Full-time enrollment: 7,700)
  • Grambling State University (about 37 miles; Grambling, LA; FT enrollment: 4,885)
  • Louisiana Tech University (about 40 miles; Ruston, LA; FT enrollment: 5,874)
  • Louisiana State University-Shreveport (about 41 miles; Shreveport, LA; FT enrollment: 3,159)
  • Bossier Parish Community College (about 43 miles; Bossier City, LA; FT enrollment: 6,209)
  • Southern University at Shreveport (about 52 miles; Shreveport, LA; FT enrollment: 2,277)
  • University of Louisiana at Monroe (about 68 miles; Monroe, LA; FT enrollment: 6,764)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Ashland: Iron Springs School (A), Natchitoches Fire Protection District 8 (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Hathorn Cemetery (1), Ramah Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Bucket Creek (A), Topy Creek (B), McGee Branch (C), Iron Springs Branch (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: H. Welborn Ayres - Judge.

Natchitoches Parish has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.4 people
Louisiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

68.8%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

5.4%
Whole state:

6.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Ashland:

Marital status in Ashland, LA
  • Never married: 24.0%
  • Now married: 65.3%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 1.5%
  • Divorced: 8.2%

For population 25 years and over in Ashland:

  • High school or higher: 99.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.1%
  • Unemployed: 3.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 39.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.9
Louisiana average:

11.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Ashland, LA (based on Natchitoches Parish data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant11,74776
Catholic4,60215
Mainline Protestant1,74212
Black Protestant1,0697
Other4023
None20,004-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 7
Natchitoches Parish:

1.77 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

2.56 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.25 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
Natchitoches Parish:

1.27 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

1.29 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 27
Natchitoches Parish:

6.84 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 20
Here:

5.06 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.92 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

11.7%
Louisiana:

10.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Natchitoches Parish:

30.8%
Louisiana:

29.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

13.3%
State:

13.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Ashland:

46.2%
Louisiana:

49.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

43.2%
Louisiana:

46.5%

Average BMI:
Ashland:

31.7
State:

29.1

People feeling badly about themselves:
Ashland:

17.1%
Louisiana:

20.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Ashland:

16.6%
State:

11.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.6
Louisiana:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

45.1%
Louisiana:

34.5%

General health condition:
Ashland:

50.9%
Louisiana:

55.8%

Average condition of hearing:
Ashland:

82.4%
Louisiana:

80.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Ashland, LA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 1$247
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 1$252
Totals for Government 0$0 2$499

Ashland government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $9,000 ($47.12)
    Police Protection: $7,000 ($36.65)
    General - Other: $2,000 ($10.47)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $9,000 ($47.12)

Ashland government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $2,000 ($10.47)
    Fines and Forfeits: $1,000 ($5.24)
  • Tax - Other: $45,000 ($235.60)
    Public Utility License: $3,000 ($15.71)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $1,000 ($5.24)
    Other License: $1,000 ($5.24)
    Other Selective Sales: $1,000 ($5.24)

Strongest AM radio stations in Ashland:

  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KWKH (1130 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WLAD (800 AM; 1 kW; COUSHATTA, LA; Owner: THE BERKSHIRE BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KWDF (840 AM; daytime; 8 kW; BALL, LA; Owner: BALL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KNOE (540 AM; 5 kW; MONROE, LA; Owner: NOE CORP., LLC)
  • KOKA (980 AM; 5 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: ACCESS.1 COMMUNICATIONS - SHREVEPORT, LLC)
  • KTRH (740 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KMGG (920 AM; 1 kW; JONESBORO, LA; Owner: FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER CHURCH, INC.)
  • KRRP (950 AM; 0 kW; COUSHATTA, LA; Owner: FRANCIS V. HOBBS)
  • KJMJ (580 AM; 5 kW; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: RADIO MARIA, INC.)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KSYB (1300 AM; 5 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: AMISTAD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)

Strongest FM radio stations in Ashland:

  • KXKZ (107.5 FM; RUSTON, LA; Owner: COMMUNICATIONS CAPITAL COMPANY II OF LOUISIANA, LLC)
  • KSBH (94.9 FM; COUSHATTA, LA; Owner: KSBH, L.L.C.)
  • KZBL (100.7 FM; NATCHITOCHES, LA; Owner: BALDRIDGE-DUMAS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KDBH-FM (97.3 FM; NATCHITOCHES, LA; Owner: BALDRIDGE-DUMAS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Ashland:

  • KAQY (Channel 11; COLUMBIA, LA; Owner: MONROE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KNOE-TV (Channel 8; MONROE, LA; Owner: NOE CORP., LLC)
  • KARD (Channel 14; WEST MONROE, LA; Owner: QUORUM OF LOUISIANA LICENSE, LLC)
  • KLAX-TV (Channel 31; ALEXANDRIA, LA; Owner: POLLACK/BELZ COMMUNICATIONS CO., INC)
  • KAIN-LP (Channel 55; NATCHITOCHES, LA; Owner: MARY GILL LEE)
  • KNTS-LP (Channel 17; NATCHITOCHES, LA; Owner: RICHARD GILL)

Ashland fatal accident list:

Jan 18, 2020 07:00 PM, Sr-153, Lat: 32.076453, Lon: -93.103489, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jan 26, 2003 07:00 PM, Sr-9, Lat: 32.133565, Lon: -93.098385, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Oct 8, 1999 02:54 AM, Sr-9, Lat: 32.133565, Lon: -93.098385, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Nov 15, 1987 10:30 PM, Hwy155west, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 24Number of bridges
  • 157ft / 48.2mTotal length
  • $1,733,000Total costs
  • 9,806Total average daily traffic
  • 1,319Total average daily truck traffic
  • 9,589Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic
New bridges in Ashland, LA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31960-1969
  • 121970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 52000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Ashland, LA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Ashland)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 1 Mi N Brown Off 155 4 Mi (Lat: 32.181000 Lon: -93.067111), Type: Tower, Structure height: 106 m, Call Sign: WPIH749, Licensee ID: L00562777,
    Assigned Frequencies: 157.740 MHz, Grant Date: 10/23/2000, Expiration Date: 09/11/2010, Cancellation Date: 10/30/2010, Certifier: Thomas D Garner, Registrant: Cellpage Inc, 995 San Antonio Ave, Many, LA 71449, Phone: (318) 256-2170


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KI5LVF, Licensee ID: L02388055, Grant Date: 10/28/2020, Expiration Date: 10/28/2030, Cancellation Date: 11/17/2020, Certifier: Morris T Chesser Jr, Registrant: Morris T Chesser Jr, 1985 Hwy 153, Ashland, LA 71002

  • Call Sign: K5MPC, Previous Call Sign: KI5LVF, Licensee ID: L02388055, Grant Date: 11/17/2020, Expiration Date: 11/17/2030, Certifier: Morris T Chesser Jr, Registrant: Morris T Chesser Jr, 1985 Hwy 153, Ashland, LA 71002


Most common first names in Ashland, LA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James267.5 years
Annie273.9 years
Orron279.5 years
Robert278.5 years
Most common last names in Ashland, LA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Mccain684.3 years
Pullig581.0 years
Rigdon470.0 years
Bumgardner475.7 years
Moore465.0 years
Martin389.6 years
Thomas381.7 years
Fair380.0 years
Coffey373.0 years
Quick277.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Ashland, LA
  • 82.4%Electricity
  • 7.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.9%Wood
  • 3.9%No fuel used
  • 2.0%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Ashland, LA
  • 81.6%Electricity
  • 13.2%Utility gas
  • 5.3%No fuel used


Ashland compared to Louisiana state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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