Ashland, Massachusetts
Ashland: Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
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Ashland is a town located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 16,593 and a population density of 1,286 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 17,887 inhabitants.
The town was created 274 years ago in 1749.
Quick Facts about Ashland
| Population : | 17,887 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Middlesex County |
| Postal code : | 01721 |
| Area : | 12.9 km2 |
| Altitude : | 187 feet / 57 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1750 (274 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 05:44:33 (25th April 2024) |
| Density : | 1,387 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 7.23% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ashland is located at 42°15'40"N 71°27'48"W (42.2612100, -71.4634000).
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Official website of Ashland
Demographics
The population of Ashland increased by 7.23% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 16,593 | - | census |
| 2011 | 16,847 | 1.51% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 17,042 | 1.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 17,190 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 17,339 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 17,565 | 1.29% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 17,587 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 17,784 | 1.11% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 17,811 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 17,807 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 17,887 | 0.45% | estimation process |
Ashland zip code is 01721.
County name: Middlesex, County
fips: 25017
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People born in Ashland (4)
People born in Ashland, including mathematician Frank Nelson Cole, writer Josephine Angelini, actor and writer Michael Blaiklock, .
List
- William McCarthy (American baseball player) he was born in 11/04/1882
Schools in Ashland
College & universities near Ashland, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165866 | Framingham State University | Framingham (MA) | 01701-9101 |
Stations (30)
Amtrak & bus stations near Ashland, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRA | Framingham station | 417 Waverly St. | RAIL |
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
| WOR | Union Station | 2 Washington Square | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
| BON | North Station | 100 Legends Way | RAIL |
Post offices near Ashland
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ashland Post Office | Ashland (MA) | 01721 |
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Other cities in Middlesex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Middlesex County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 119,192 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Lowell | 110,904 | The third most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| City of Lowell | 109,945 | The third most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| City of Cambridge | 107,289 | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Newton | 87,803 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Somerville | 80,935 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| City of Somerville | 75,754 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Framingham | 73,892 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Framingham Center | 65,413 | A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts. |
| Waltham | 62,069 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Medford | 60,847 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Malden | 59,922 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Everett | 46,107 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Arlington | 45,169 | Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Billerica | 43,021 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Woburn | 40,135 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
Distance to Other Cities
Ashland distances to largest Massachusetts cities
