Ashdown, AR Demographics

A map of Ashdown's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,408	2,476	57.8%	58.1%
Black	1,297	1,371	31.1%	32.2%
Hispanic	282	157	6.8%	3.7%
Multiracial	123	209	3.0%	4.9%
Asian	46	5	1.1%	0.1%
Native American/Other	8	43	0.2%	1.0%

Ashdown, Arkansas has an estimated population of 4,164, a slight decrease from the 4,261 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.8% White, 31.1% Black, 6.8% Hispanic, 3.0% Multiracial, 1.1% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ashdown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ashdown has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Arkansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Ashdown, that probability was 55.5% in 2020 and 56.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ashdown is ranked the 82nd most populous place in Arkansas, out of 625 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Ashdown was ranked the 80th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ashdown's White Population

2,408 residents of Ashdown, or 57.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ashdown is lower than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Ashdown ranks 492nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ashdown's White population has declined by an estimated 2.7%. White residents' share of Ashdown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 57.8%.

Ashdown is less White than neighboring Wilton (66.2% White), Ogden (92.1% White), Yarborough Landing (97.6% White), Ben Lomond (77.9% White), and Alleene (100% White).

Ashdown's Black Population

1,297 residents of Ashdown, or 31.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ashdown is significantly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Ashdown ranks 118th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ashdown's Black population has declined by an estimated 5.4%. Black residents' share of Ashdown's population has decreased from 32.2% to 31.1%.

Ashdown is more Black than neighboring Wilton (12.1% Black), Ogden (0% Black), Yarborough Landing (0% Black), Ben Lomond (0% Black), and Alleene (0% Black).

Ashdown's Asian Population

46 residents of Ashdown, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ashdown is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Ashdown ranks 326th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ashdown's Asian population has grown by an estimated 820.0%. Asian residents' share of Ashdown's population has increased from 0.1% to 1.1%.

Ashdown is more Asian than neighboring Wilton (0% Asian), Ogden (0% Asian), Yarborough Landing (0% Asian), Ben Lomond (0% Asian), and Alleene (0% Asian).

Ashdown's Hispanic Population

282 residents of Ashdown, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ashdown is slightly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Ashdown ranks 279th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ashdown's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 79.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Ashdown's population has increased from 3.7% to 6.8%.

Ashdown is more Hispanic than neighboring Wilton (0% Hispanic), Ogden (0% Hispanic), Yarborough Landing (0% Hispanic), and Alleene (0% Hispanic). Ashdown is less Hispanic than neighboring Ben Lomond (14.2% Hispanic).

Ashdown's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Ashdown, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ashdown is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Ashdown ranks 221st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ashdown's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 81.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ashdown's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.2%.

Ashdown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ogden (0% Native American/Other), Yarborough Landing (0% Native American/Other), and Alleene (0% Native American/Other). Ashdown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wilton (1% Native American/Other), and Ben Lomond (5.5% Native American/Other).

Ashdown's Multiracial Population

123 residents of Ashdown, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ashdown is slightly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Ashdown ranks 269th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ashdown's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 41.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Ashdown's population has decreased from 4.9% to 3.0%.

Ashdown is more Multiracial than neighboring Yarborough Landing (2.4% Multiracial), Ben Lomond (2.4% Multiracial), and Alleene (0% Multiracial). Ashdown is less Multiracial than neighboring Wilton (20.7% Multiracial), and Ogden (7.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.