City · Arkansas
Ashdown, Arkansas
Ashdown, city, in Little River County, Arkansas. Ashdown had 4,135 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,261 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,164 (±19). GEOID 0502380.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,135
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,261 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,164 ±19
Median household income
$55,625
±$25,955 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$139,800
±$20,734 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$683
±$198 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
Where is Ashdown and what county is it in?
Ashdown is a city in Little River County, Arkansas. It covers 7.1 square miles of land, 597 residents per square mile in 2020.
Ashdown is in the Texarkana, TX-AR metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Ashdown, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,135 people lived in Ashdown on July 1, 2025, down 2.9% since 2020, while Arkansas grew 3.4%. The 2020 Census counted 4,261 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,164 (±19).
| Measure | Ashdown | Little River County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,164 ±19 | 11,821 | −261 |
| Households | 1,559 ±139 | 4,820 | −332 |
| Average household size | 2.57 ±0.23 | 2.42 | +0.31 |
| Housing units | 1,991 ±156 | 6,059 | no clear change |
Ashdown's population since 2000
From 4,781 in 2000 to 4,135 in 2025: down 13.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Ashdown as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Ashdown?
The median resident of Ashdown is 35.6 years old; 25.9% are under 18 and 19.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 57.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 31.1%.
| Measure | Ashdown | Little River County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.6 ±2.0 | 42.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.9% ±3.8 pts | 21.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.5% ±4.1 pts | 21.3% | – |
| Male | 41.2% ±3.3 pts | 46.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.8% ±3.9 pts | 4.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 57.8% ±6.1 pts | 71.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 31.1% ±6.6 pts | 19.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±1.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0% ±2.2 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.5% ±1.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.0% ±0.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.0% ±3.0 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 14.2% ±4.5 pts | 17.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.0% ±2.8 pts | 4.0% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.3% ±2.4 pts | 91.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.8% ±7.1 pts | 17.2% | +13.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.7% ±4.2 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.7% ±5.5 pts | 88.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4% ±1.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Ashdown earn?
Half of Ashdown's 1,559 households earn less than $55,625 a year (±$25,955), against $53,344 in Little River County and $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $36,584 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Ashdown | Little River County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,625 ±$25,955 | $53,344 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $76,856 ±$9,088 | $71,347 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,891 ±$3,844 | $30,221 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 20.8% ±5.9 pts | 15.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 41.6% ±11.9 pts | 25.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.3% ±5.1 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.3% ±3.9 pts | 89.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.1% ±5.4 pts | 78.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Ashdown?
Owners occupy 71.6% of Ashdown's occupied homes and renters 28.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $139,800 by its owner (±$20,734). The median renter pays $683 a month including utilities, and 50.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Ashdown | Little River County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $139,800 ±$20,734 | $113,500 | +$43,806 |
| Median gross rent | $683 ±$198 | $697 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 50.3% ±19.7 pts | 35.5% | +26.4 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,182 ±$124 | $1,151 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.6% ±6.6 pts | 80.1% | +18.7 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 28.4% ±6.6 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Housing units | 1,991 ±156 | 6,059 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 28.8% ±15.2 pts | 20.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.8% ±6.0 pts | 76.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.6% ±4.8 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.4% ±2.9 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.0% ±4.1 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.8% ±4.3 pts | 5.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Ashdown building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Ashdown in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 5.0 across Arkansas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Ashdown work and get to work?
80.3% of Ashdown's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 34.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 10.2%.
| Measure | Ashdown | Little River County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.8% ±6.2 pts | 55.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 10.2% ±5.9 pts | 7.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.3% ±10.0 pts | 88.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 15.5% ±9.6 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.8% ±4.3 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.6 min ±9.5 | 30.8 min | +12.2 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Ashdown?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Ashdown, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $52,300 (Tract 301.04) to $67,011 (Tract 301.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 301.04Little River County | 2,550 | $52,300 |
| Tract 301.01Little River County | 2,094 | $67,011 |
| Tract 301.03Little River County | 1,635 | $47,434 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Ashdown) · Census block assignment files
How does Ashdown compare with other places in Arkansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Ashdown is the 5,421st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 80th-most populous of 500 in Arkansas.
Ashdown ranks 77th of 194 places in Arkansas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 80th | 500 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 127th | 182 |
| Residents per square mile | 118th | 197 |
| Median household income | 77th | 194 |
| Per capita income | 65th | 197 |
| Median home value | 105th | 193 |
| Median gross rent | 152nd | 186 |
| Poverty rate | 71st | 172 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 53rd | 189 |
| Median age | 133rd | 196 |
| Owner-occupied share | 53rd | 197 |
| Travel time to work | 6th | 197 |
Ashdown's figures with every place in Arkansas (CSV)
Every place in Arkansas, sortable · Compare Ashdown with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Ashdown?
17 of the 57 figures for Ashdown on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Ashdown are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Ashdown.