Ashford, Connecticut
Ashford: Town of the United States
About
Ashford is a town located in the county of Windham in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,317 and a population density of 109 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,246 inhabitants.
The town was created 310 years ago in 1713.
Quick Facts about Ashford
| Population : | 4,246 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Connecticut (United States) |
| County : | Windham County |
| Postal code : | 06278 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 860 |
| Area : | 39.5 km2 |
| Altitude : | 531 feet / 162 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1714 (310 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 06:34:16 (2nd May 2024) |
| Density : | 107 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.67% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ashford is located at 41°52'23"N 72°7'17"W (41.8731500, -72.1214700).
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Official website of Ashford
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Ashford decreased by 1.67% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,317 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,290 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,273 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,260 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,234 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,225 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,210 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,228 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,260 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,255 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,246 | -0.21% | estimation process |
People born in Ashford (12)
People born in Ashford, including journalist and 1st Governor of Alaska Territory Walter Eli Clark, first Union general to be killed in the Civil War Nathaniel Lyon, politician John H. Trumbull, .
List
- Galusha A. Grow (Pennsylvania politician (1822-1907)) he was born in 31/08/1822
- Comfort Tyler (American pioneer) he was born in 22/02/1764
- Eliphalet Nott (American academic) he was born in 25/06/1773
- Throope Chapman (American city founder) he was born in 25/03/1739
- John Keyes (American army soldier) he was born in 24/10/1744
- Emeline Horton Cleveland (physician) she was born in 01/01/1829
- Alexander Ewing (Indiana pioneer and soldier) he was born in 28/05/1768
- Caroline Lathrop Post (American poet and author) she was born in 01/01/1824
- Nathan Metsack (American soccer player) he was born in 10/01/2001
Schools in Ashford
College & universities near Ashford, CT
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 129020 | University of Connecticut | Storrs (CT) | 06269 |
Stations (29)
Amtrak & bus stations near Ashford, CT
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WNL | Windsor Locks | South Main St at Stanton Road | RAIL |
| WND | Windsor station | 41 Central St. | RAIL |
| SPG | Springfield Union Station | 66 Lyman St. | RAIL |
| FOX | Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut | 39 Norwich Westerley Rd. | BUS |
| HFD | Hartford Union Station | One Union Place | RAIL |
Post offices near Ashford
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Eastford Post Office | Eastford (CT) | 06242 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Ashford , Alabama town in Houston County, Alabama, USA with a population of 2,202 people.
- Ashford , New York human settlement in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America with a population of 2,025 people.
- Ashford , Wisconsin civil town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin with a population of 1,764 people.
Other cities in Windham County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Windham County , CT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Windham | 24,463 | Town in Connecticut |
| Willimantic | 17,737 | Town in the U. |
| Killingly Center | 17,282 | City in Windham County, Connecticut, United States of America |
| Plainfield | 15,084 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Putnam | 9,372 | Town in Connecticut |
| Thompson | 9,371 | Town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States |
| Brooklyn | 8,280 | Town in Connecticut |
| Woodstock | 7,834 | Town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States |
| Canterbury | 5,088 | Town in Connecticut, USA |
| Pomfret | 4,196 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Danielson | 4,006 | Borough in the town of Killingly in Windham County, Connecticut, United States |
| Sterling | 3,764 | Town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States |
| Moosup | 3,231 | Census designated place |
| Chaplin | 2,232 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Hampton | 1,841 | City in Connecticut |
| Eastford | 1,800 | Human settlement in Windham County, Connecticut, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Ashford distances to largest Connecticut cities
