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 240 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.4784,-82.6379 |
| Altitude | 551 feet / 168 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1786 (240 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time | 09:32:45 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 719 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -8.04% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 85℉ Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Ashland is located at 38°28'42"N 82°38'17"W (38.4784100, -82.6379400).
Ashland map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
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
1Armco Park
1119 Armco Park Dr, Ashland, KY 41102, United States View details
Phone: +16069289551 | Website available
2The Highlands Museum & Discovery Center
1620 Winchester Ave, Ashland, KY 41101, United States View details
Phone: +16063298888 | Website available
3Clyffeside Park
Ashland, KY 41101, United States View details
Where to Eat in Ashland
1Camp Landing Entertainment District
10699 US-60, Ashland, KY 41102, United States View details
Website available
2Bob Evans
12475 US-60, Ashland, KY 41102, United States View details
Phone: +16069280174 | Website available
3Waffle House
12679 US-60, Ashland, KY 41102, United States View details
Phone: +16069299478 | Website available
4Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
12759 US-60, Ashland, KY 41102, United States View details
Phone: +16069299445 | Website available
5Subway
12655 US-60, Ashland, KY 41102, United States View details
Phone: +16069281837 | Website available
Where to Stay in Ashland
1Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ashland, an IHG Hotel
13131 Slone Ct, Ashland, KY 41102, United States View details
Phone: +16069291720 | Website available
2Days Inn by Wyndham Ashland
12700 KY-180, Ashland, KY 41102, United States View details
Phone: +16065474537 | Website available
3Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ashland
10945 Route 60, Ashland, KY 41102, United States View details
Phone: +16069281222 | Website available
4Quality Inn
4708 Winchester Ave, Ashland, KY 41101, United States View details
Phone: +16063258989 | Website available
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, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Ashland, KY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| 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 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Ashland, KY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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