Ashford, Washington facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ashford, Washington
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Ashford Mansion
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Location of Ashford, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km2) |
| • Land | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,762 ft (537 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 303 |
| • Density | 144/sq mi (56.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98304
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| Area code(s) | 360 |
| FIPS code | 53-03005 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1515969 |
Ashford is a small community in Washington, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town.
Most of Ashford is in Pierce County. A small part is across the Nisqually River in Lewis County. In 2020, about 303 people lived there. Ashford is located west of the main entrance to Mount Rainier National Park. The area around Ashford is very green with lots of trees and mountains.
History of Ashford
Ashford got its name from Walter A. Ashford. He was one of the first settlers in the area in 1888. Before that, the land was home to the Upper Nisqually nation. They were a Native American tribe from the Salish group.
A famous building in Ashford is the Ashford Mansion. It was built in 1903. Today, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's an important historical building.
Where is Ashford Located?
Ashford is in the southeastern part of Pierce County. It sits within the Cascade Range, which is a large mountain range. The community is on the north side of the Nisqually River.
State Route 706 goes right through Ashford. This road is the main way to get to Paradise inside Mount Rainier National Park. The total area of Ashford is about 2.1 square miles (5.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Ashford's Weather
Ashford has a type of weather called a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. This means that summers are warm and dry. The average monthly temperatures usually stay below 71.6 degrees Fahrenheit (22 degrees Celsius).
People in Ashford
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 267 | — | |
| 2010 | 217 | −18.7% | |
| 2020 | 303 | 39.6% | |
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The population of Ashford changes over time. In 2000, there were 267 people living there. By 2010, the number went down to 217. However, in 2020, the population grew to 303 people.
In 2000, there were 122 households in Ashford. A household is a group of people living together. About 27% of these households had children under 18. The average household had about 2 people. The average age of people in Ashford was 41 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Ashford (Washington) para niños
