Ashland, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ashland
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The Heart of Lincolnland
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Location of Ashland in Cass County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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 Ashland
Location in Illinois
Ashland
Location in the United States
Ashland
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cass |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.75 sq mi (1.94 km2) |
| • Land | 0.75 sq mi (1.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 630 ft (190 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,218 |
| • Density | 1,624/sq mi (627/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62612
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-02505 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397996 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Ashland, Illinois |
| Website | https://www.ashlandil.com/ |
Ashland is a small village located in Cass County, Illinois, in the United States. It is a friendly community where about 1,200 people live. Ashland is sometimes called "The Heart of Lincolnland" because of its location in a state known for Abraham Lincoln.
Geography of Ashland
Ashland covers a total area of about 0.75 square miles (1.94 square kilometers). This entire area is land. There are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Who Lives in Ashland?
Let's look at the people who live in Ashland! The village has seen its population change over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 203 | — | |
| 1880 | 609 | 200.0% | |
| 1890 | 1,045 | 71.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,201 | 14.9% | |
| 1910 | 1,096 | −8.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,122 | 2.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,007 | −10.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,139 | 13.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,039 | −8.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,064 | 2.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,128 | 6.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,351 | 19.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,257 | −7.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,361 | 8.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,333 | −2.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,218 | −8.6% | |
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In 2020, there were 1,218 people living in Ashland. These people made up 539 households and 381 families. The village had about 1,628 people per square mile.
Most people in Ashland are White. A small number of residents are African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people are from two or more racial backgrounds.
About 29% of households in Ashland had children under 18 living with them. Many households were married couples. Other households included single parents or individuals living alone. The average household size was about 2.76 people.
The age of people in Ashland varies. About 22.5% of the population was under 18 years old. About 16.7% of residents were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 43 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Ashland (Illinois) para niños
