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Ashland, Mississippi, in Benton county, is 54 miles SE of Memphis, Tennessee. There are an estimated 577 people in the town.
In Ashland, about 47% of adults are married.
Ashland has a larger percentage of females than most places. The town has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.
In 2000, Ashland had a median family income of $29,911.
Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.
Approximately 83% of housing in Ashland is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.
In Ashland, 92% of commuters drive to work.
Ashland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):
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| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 14% |  |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Ashland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):
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