Ashland, Kentucky
Ashland: City in Boyd County, Kentucky, United States
About
Ashland is a city located in the county of Boyd in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 21,684 and a population density of 777 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 20,070 inhabitants.
The city was created 238 years ago in 1785.
Quick Facts about Ashland
| Population : | 20,070 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| County : | Boyd County |
| Postal code : | 41101, 41102, 41105 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 606 |
| Area : | 27.91 km2 |
| Altitude : | 551 feet / 168 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1786 (238 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 23:02:38 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 719 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.04% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ashland is located at 38°28'42"N 82°38'17"W (38.4784100, -82.6379400).
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Official website of Ashland
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Ashland decreased by 8.04% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 21,684 | - | census |
| 2011 | 21,617 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 21,494 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 21,305 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 21,232 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 21,047 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 20,897 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 20,618 | -1.35% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 20,428 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 20,146 | -1.4% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 20,070 | -0.38% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Ashland
1 Armco Park
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2 The Highlands Museum & Discovery Center
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3 Clyffeside Park
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Where ot Eat in Ashland
1 Camp Landing Entertainment District
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2 Bob Evans
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3 Waffle House
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4 Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
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5 Subway
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Where to Stay in Ashland
1 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ashland, an IHG Hotel
13131 Slone Ct, Ashland, KY 41102, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Days Inn by Wyndham Ashland
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3 Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ashland
10945 Route 60, Ashland, KY 41102, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Quality Inn
4708 Winchester Ave, Ashland, KY 41101, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Ashland (61)
People born in Ashland, including US Army soldier convicted of abusing Iraqi prisoners Lynndie England, professional wrestler Jillian Hall, country music singer Keith Whitley, .
List
- Wynonna Judd (American country singer) she was born in 30/05/1964
- Megan Neyer (American springboard diver, platform diver, world champion, psychologist) she was born in 11/06/1962
- Paul Fannin (American politician) he was born in 29/01/1907
- Brandon Webb (American baseball player) he was born in 09/05/1979
- Clyde McCoy (American jazz trumpeter and recording artist) he was born in 29/12/1903
- Terrence Mann (American actor, director, musician and dancer) he was born in 01/07/1951
- Allison Anders (director, screenwriter) she was born in 16/11/1954
- Chuck Woolery (American former game show host, talk show host, and musician (born March 16, 1941)) he was born in 16/03/1941
- Naomi Judd (US country singer) she was born in 11/01/1946
- Pati Hill (American writer) she was born in 03/04/1921
- Venus Ramey (American model, Miss America 1944, and political) she was born in 26/09/1924
- Adamae Vaughn (actress (1905-1943)) she was born in 08/11/1905
- Alberta Vaughn (actress (1904-1992)) she was born in 27/06/1904
- Anita Madden (Kentucky sportswoman and activist) she was born in 03/02/1933
- Billy Lyon (American football defensive lineman) he was born in 10/12/1973
- Bob Gallion (American singer) he was born in 22/04/1924
- Charles Henry Gartrell (American mayor) he was born in 28/07/1914
- Charlie Reliford (former baseball umpire from the United States) he was born in 19/09/1956
Schools in Ashland
College & universities near Ashland, KY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 487913 | Tri-State Barber College | Ashland (KY) | 41101-7746 |
| 156231 | Ashland Community and Technical College | Ashland (KY) | 41101-3683 |
| 204839 | Ohio University-Southern Campus | Ironton (OH) | 45638 |
| 206154 | Tri-State Bible College | South Point (OH) | 45680 |
| 203614 | O C Collins Career Center | Chesapeake (OH) | 45619-0000 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Ashland, KY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AKY | Ashland Transportation Center | 99 15th Street | RAIL |
| HUN | Huntington | 1050 8th Avenue | RAIL |
| SPM | South Portsmouth–South Shore station | Main St & US 23 | RAIL |
| CHW | Charleston | 350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast | RAIL |
| MAY | Maysville | West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St | RAIL |
Post offices near Ashland
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ashland Post Office | Ashland (KY) | 41101 |
| Russell Post Office | Russell (KY) | 41169 |
| Ironton Post Office | Ironton (OH) | 45638 |
| South Poin Post Office | South Point (OH) | 45680 |
| Catlettsburg Post Office | Catlettsburg (KY) | 41129 |
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Other cities in Boyd County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Boyd County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ironville | 288,649 | A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky. |
| Meads | 288,649 | A census-designated place located in Meade County, Kentucky. |
| Catlettsburg | 1,736 | City in Boyd County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Westwood | 659 | City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Ashland distances to largest Kentucky cities
