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Ashland, Maine
Location of Ashland, Maine
Location of Ashland, Maine
Country United States
State Maine
County Aroostook
Town Ashland
Area
 • Total 4.48 sq mi (11.61 km2)
 • Land 4.46 sq mi (11.55 km2)
 • Water 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2)
Elevation
712 ft (217 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 639
 • Density 143.31/sq mi (55.33/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
04732
Area code(s) 207
FIPS code 23-01675
GNIS feature ID 2583553

Ashland is a small community located in the state of Maine, United States. It's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's a special area that the government counts for population information. Ashland is the main village within the larger town of Ashland in Aroostook County.

In 2020, about 639 people lived in the CDP part of Ashland.

Where is Ashland?

Ashland is nestled by the beautiful Aroostook River. This river runs right through the middle of the wider town of Ashland.

Important roads like Maine State Route 11, 227, and 163 all meet up in the heart of Ashland. This makes it a central spot for travel in the area.

The community covers an area of about 11.6 square kilometers (4.5 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water, like rivers or streams.

Who Lives in Ashland?

The population of Ashland is counted by the United States Census Bureau every ten years. This helps us understand how many people live in different places.

In 2020, the population of the Ashland CDP was 639 people. This number helps us see how the community has grown or changed over time.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 639
U.S. Decennial Census

See also

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