About Ashland
Ashland, AL is a small town located in eastern Alabama, home to 1,945 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Ashland is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 7.35 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 265 residents per square mile.
📰 Ashland News Today
- Rebecca Gaither Boddie AL.com · May 1
- Man facing drug, moonshine charges after search of Clay County motel WBRC · Jul 15
- Steve "Woodpile" Jones Obituary | Benefield Funeral Homes | Ashland, AL Tribute Archive · Aug 7
- Wellborn Cabinet celebrates opening of new Alabama cabinet plant, targets 400 jobs Alabama Department of Commerce · Oct 10
- Carol Grogan Obituary (2026) - Ashland, AL - Benefield Funeral Home of Ashland Legacy obituary · Aug 3
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Ashland Unique
- One of 19 places in the US named Ashland — but the Alabama one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in eastern Alabama, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 14 miles.
🏫 Schools in Ashland
- Ashland Elementary School
- Clay County Career Development Center
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Clay County Hospital · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlabama
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,945
Rank in state#194 of 463
Land area7.35 sq mi
Density265/sq mi
Coordinates33.2699, -85.8337