Ashland, Virginia
Ashland: town in Virginia, United States.
About
Ashland is a town located in the county of Hanover in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,225 and a population density of 389 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,908 inhabitants.
The town was created 168 years ago in 1857.
Quick Facts about Ashland
| Population | 7,908 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Virginia (United States) |
| County | Hanover County |
| Postal code | 23005 |
| Phone Area Codes | 804 |
| Area | 18.55 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.7590,-77.4800 |
| Altitude | 213 feet / 65 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1858 (168 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time | 07:15:40 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 426 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 9.45% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 64℉ Rain 7-days weather |
Geography
Ashland is located at 37°45'33"N 77°28'48"W (37.7590300, -77.4799800).
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Ashland increased by 9.45% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,225 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,187 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,313 | 1.75% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,334 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,371 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,553 | 2.47% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,700 | 1.95% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,787 | 1.13% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,823 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,875 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,908 | 0.42% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Ashland
1Poor Farm Park
13400 Liberty School Rd, Ashland, VA 23005, United States View details
Phone: +18042750722 | Website available
2Pump It Up Hanover Kids Birthdays and More
9555 Kings Charter Dr ste i, Ashland, VA 23005, United States View details
Phone: +18045507867 | Website available
3DeJarnette Park
400 Race Course St, Ashland, VA 23005, United States View details
Phone: +18047989219 | Website available
4Washington Lacy Park
13400 Woodside Ln, Ashland, VA 23005, United States View details
Phone: +18043657150 | Website available
5Ashland Museum
105 Hanover Ave, Ashland, VA 23005, United States View details
Phone: +18043687314 | Website available
Where to Stay in Ashland
1Sleep Inn & Suites Ashland - Richmond North
80 S Cottage Green Dr, Ashland, VA 23005, United States View details
Phone: +18048238699 | Website available
People born in Ashland (8)
People born in Ashland, including spy for the Soviet Union Martha Dodd, politician Christian Compton, college football player, professional football player, tight end Erron Kinney, .
More notable people
- Johnny Davis (American baseball player) he was born in 06/02/1917
- Mary McDermott Beirne (American horticulturalist, gardener and entrepreneur) she was born in 02/07/1884
- Ann Mason (American actress (1896 – 1948)) she was born in 01/01/1898
- Jock Jones (American football linebacker) he was born in 13/03/1968
- Emily Harvie Thomas Tubman (American philanthropist) she was born in 21/03/1794
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Ashland, VA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 233295 | Randolph-Macon College | Ashland (VA) | 23005-5505 |
Nearby Transit Stations (13)
Rail and bus stations connected to Ashland, VA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASD | Ashland | 112 North Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| RVR | Richmond Staples Mill Road station | 7519 Staples Mill Road | RAIL |
| RVM | Richmond Main Street Station | 1500 East Main Street | RAIL |
| PTB | Petersburg station | 3516 South Street | RAIL |
| FBG | Fredericksburg | 200 Lafayette Blvd. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Ashland.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ashland Post Office | Ashland (VA) | 23005 |
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Other cities in Hanover County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hanover County , VA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanicsville | 36,348 | Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Ashland distances to largest Virginia cities