Ashdown (formerly Turkey Flats and Keller) is a city in Little River County, Arkansas, United States. The community was incorporated in 1892 and has been the county seat since 1906. Located within the Arkansas Timberlands between the Little River and the Red River, Ashdown's economy and development have historically been tied to the timber industry. Timber is still a major industry here.
Ashdown's population at the 2010 census was 4,723, a slight decrease from the 2000 census. The city's well-preserved history and proximity to outdoor recreation, such as Millwood State Park, draws tourists.
| Ethnicity | Ashdown | USA |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57.2% | 60.1% |
| African American | 38.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 0.1% | 18.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% |
| HOUSEHOLD INCOME | Ashdown | USA |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.5% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.2% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 23% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.6% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.8% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 6.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 0.7% | 7.1% |
| Education | Ashdown | USA |
|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10% | 7.0% |
| High School or GED | 40% | 27.0% |
| Other College | 32% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6% | 9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 5% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0% | 1.0% |