Ashley, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ashley
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Location of Ashley in Washington County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United United States
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Ashley
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Ashley
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.15 sq mi (2.98 km2) |
| • Land | 1.13 sq mi (2.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 554 ft (169 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 462 |
| • Density | 409.57/sq mi (158.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62808
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-02531 |
| GNIS ID | 2394001 |
| Public Transit | South Central Transit |
| Wikimedia Commons | Ashley, Illinois |
Ashley is a small city located in Washington County, Illinois, in the United States. It's a place where people live and work together. In 2020, about 462 people called Ashley home.
The city got its name from Colonel L. W. Ashley. He was an engineer who worked on railroads.
Where is Ashley?
Ashley is in the state of Illinois. It covers a total area of about 1.12 square miles (2.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Ashley has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 629 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,030 | 63.8% | |
| 1880 | 950 | −7.8% | |
| 1890 | 1,035 | 8.9% | |
| 1900 | 953 | −7.9% | |
| 1910 | 913 | −4.2% | |
| 1920 | 751 | −17.7% | |
| 1930 | 772 | 2.8% | |
| 1940 | 720 | −6.7% | |
| 1950 | 738 | 2.5% | |
| 1960 | 662 | −10.3% | |
| 1970 | 655 | −1.1% | |
| 1980 | 658 | 0.5% | |
| 1990 | 583 | −11.4% | |
| 2000 | 613 | 5.1% | |
| 2010 | 536 | −12.6% | |
| 2020 | 462 | −13.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 613 people living in Ashley. These people lived in 245 different homes. About 34.7% of these homes had children under 18 living there. The average number of people in each home was about 2.5.
The people in Ashley are of different ages. In 2000, about 27.6% of the population was under 18 years old. About 14.7% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Ashley was 36 years.
Famous People from Ashley
Some well-known people have come from Ashley:
- Laird Doyle - He was a Hollywood screenwriter, which means he wrote scripts for movies.
- Red Smith - He was a professional baseball player. He played as an infielder in Major League Baseball.
See Also
In Spanish: Ashley (Illinois) para niños
