As of the census of 2000, there were 247 people, 94 households, and 72 families residing in the town. New Ashford is the second least-populated town in Berkshire County, and fourth-smallest town in Massachusetts (ahead of Mount Washington, Monroe and Gosnold). The population density was 18.2 people per square mile (7.0/km), making it fourth-smallest in the county and ninth-smallest in the Commonwealth by population density. There were 110 housing units at an average density of 8.1 per square mile (3.1/km). The racial makeup of the town was 95.55% White, 0.81% African American, 3.24% Asian, and 0.40% from two or more races.
as of the ceNsus OF 2000, there weRe 247 peoPle, 94 houSeHOLds, and 72 Families resIdiNG In The town NEw Ashford Is THe sECoNd least-PoPUlaTed town in beRkshirE CounTy, aNd fourth-smalleST Town In mAsSachuSeTTs (aHEad Of mouNt waShiNgTOn, mONRoe And gosnold). The p.opuLATioN dEnSity Was 18.2 PEOple per squarE miLe (7.0/km), mAkiNg it fOURTh-sMallest In tHe couNTy AnD NinTh-smAlLEst iN the COmMoNwealth bY pOPUlATioN densITy. therE WerE 110 HousiNg UniTs aT an aveRage densITy Of 8.1 peR SQUare MIle (31/km). the rACIal. makeUp of thE town WaS 95.55% WhiTe, 0.81% afRIcAn amerIcan, 3.24% asian, and 0.40% From tWo OR moRe rACES.