Ashford, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ashford, Wisconsin
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Ashford Town Hall
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Location of Ashford, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Fond du Lac |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.8 sq mi (92.8 km2) |
| • Land | 35.8 sq mi (92.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,014 ft (309 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,773 |
| • Density | 49.6/sq mi (19.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-03150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582721 |
| Website | http://www.townofashford.com |
Ashford is a small town located in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 1,773 people lived there. The town includes two smaller communities called Ashford and Elmore.
History of Ashford
Ashford wasn't always called Ashford! It was first known as Chili. But on January 26, 1854, the Wisconsin State Legislature decided to change its name. They picked "Ashford" because there were many ash trees growing in the area.
Where is Ashford?
Ashford covers a total area of about 35.8 square miles (which is 92.8 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 35.8 square miles (92.6 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.2 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Ashford?
In the year 2000, there were 1,773 people living in Ashford. These people made up 641 households, and 498 of those were families. On average, there were about 49.6 people living in every square mile.
Most of the people living in Ashford were White (about 97.69%). There were also small numbers of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 1.13% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
About 33.5% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (69.3%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.77 people, and the average family had about 3.14 people.
The median age of people in Ashford was 38 years old. This means half the people were younger than 38 and half were older. About 25.2% of the population was under 18 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Ashford (Wisconsin) para niños
