Ashfield, Massachusetts
Ashfield: Town in Massachusetts, United States
About
Ashfield is a town located in the county of Franklin in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,737 and a population density of 17 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,720 inhabitants.
The town was created 282 years ago in 1742.
Quick Facts about Ashfield
| Population : | 1,720 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Franklin County |
| Postal code : | 01330 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 413 |
| Area : | 104.3 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,243 feet / 379 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1743 (282 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 02:18:18 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 16 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.99% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ashfield is located at 42°31'35"N 72°47'18"W (42.5264700, -72.7884300).
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- Official Website
Official website of Ashfield
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Ashfield decreased by 0.99% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,737 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,740 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,739 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,736 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,735 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,731 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,726 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,730 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,728 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,717 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,720 | 0.17% | estimation process |
Other Places in Ashfield
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People born in Ashfield (18)
People born in Ashfield, including film director Cecil B. DeMille, politician Henry Clay Payne, psychologist G. Stanley Hall, .
List
- Alvan Clark (American astronomer and artist (1804-1887)) he was born in 08/03/1804
- William S. Clark (American chemist, botanist and college president (1826-1886)) he was born in 31/07/1826
- Heman Allen (American lawyer and politician (1777-1844)) he was born in 14/06/1777
- Cynthia Elbaum (American photojournalist) she was born in 19/03/1966
- Edwin Romanzo Elmer (American artist (1850-1923)) he was born in 12/10/1850
- Robert E. Clary (Brigadier general in the United States Army during the American Civil War) he was born in 21/03/1805
- Samuel Parker (American missionary in Oregon Country) he was born in 23/04/1779
- Henry Franklin Kilburn (architect) he was born in 20/02/1844
- Dora Knowlton Ranous (American author, editor, translator) she was born in 01/01/1859
- George Hall Baker (librarian, 1850-1911) he was born in 23/04/1850
- Hiram Alden (American politician) he was born in 28/10/1792
- Catharine Sargent Huntington (American actress and director (1887-1987)) she was born in 29/12/1887
- Carrolle Elizabeth Markle (American botanist and botanical collector (1908-1996)) she was born in 08/01/1908
- Thomas W. White he was born in 15/11/1805
- Darius Marder he was born in 03/06/1974
Schools in Ashfield
College & universities near Ashfield, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165981 | Greenfield Community College | Greenfield (MA) | 01301-9739 |
Stations (26)
Amtrak & bus stations near Ashfield, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GFD | John W. Olver Transit Center | 12 Olive Street | RAIL |
| NHT | Union Station | 170 Pleasant Street | RAIL |
| AMM | Amherst, Massachusetts | 13 Railroad St. | RAIL |
| PIT | Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center | 1 Columbus Avenue | RAIL |
| BRA | Union Station | 10 Vernon Rd | RAIL |
Post offices near Ashfield
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ashfield Post Office | Ashfield (MA) | 01330 |
Other cities in Franklin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Franklin County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Greenfield | 17,241 | City in Massachusetts, United States; county seat of Franklin County |
| Montague | 8,203 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Orange | 7,581 | Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Deerfield | 5,049 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Turners Falls | 4,470 | Census-designated place in Franklin County, Massachusetts |
| Sunderland | 3,634 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Northfield | 2,958 | Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Bernardston | 2,089 | City in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| South Deerfield | 1,880 | Census-designated place in Franklin County, Massachusetts |
| Conway | 1,875 | Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA |
| Buckland | 1,851 | City in Alaska, USA |
| Shelburne | 1,840 | Human settlement in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Leverett | 1,836 | Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Shutesbury | 1,753 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Erving | 1,749 | Town of the United States |
| Shelburne Falls | 1,731 | Census-designated place in Franklin County, Massachusetts |
Distance to Other Cities
Ashfield distances to largest Massachusetts cities
