Ashley, North Dakota facts for kids
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Ashley, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | McIntosh |
| Founded | 1888 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.64 sq mi (1.67 km2) |
| • Land | 0.64 sq mi (1.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,011 ft (613 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 613 |
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601 |
| • Density | 953.34/sq mi (368.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58413
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-03540 |
| GNIS ID | 1035917 |
Ashley is a city in North Dakota, United States. It is the main city and county seat of McIntosh County. In 2020, about 613 people lived there.
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History of Ashley
Ashley was started in 1888. This happened when a railroad, the Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railroad, built tracks to this spot. The city was named after Ashley E. Morrow, who worked for the railroad.
A post office opened in Ashley in 1888. The McIntosh County Courthouse, an important building, was built in 1919.
Geography and Climate
Ashley is located in North Dakota. The city covers about 0.64 square miles (1.67 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Weather in Ashley
Ashley has a climate with warm summers. Winters are very cold and dry, but they do get some snow. Summers are warmer and have more rain, especially in the mornings. The average yearly rainfall is about 20.74 inches (527 mm).
People of Ashley
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 682 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,009 | 47.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,033 | 2.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,345 | 30.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,423 | 5.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,419 | −0.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,236 | −12.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,192 | −3.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,052 | −11.7% | |
| 2000 | 882 | −16.2% | |
| 2010 | 749 | −15.1% | |
| 2020 | 613 | −18.2% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 601 | −19.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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A census is a count of all the people living in an area. The population of Ashley has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 749 people living in Ashley.
Ashley in 2010
In 2010, there were 749 people in Ashley. These people lived in 391 homes. About 201 of these were families. The city had about 1170 people per square mile.
Most people in Ashley (97.3%) were White. A small number were from other racial backgrounds. About 0.4% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (48.6%) were not families. About 45.5% of all homes had just one person living there. A large number (31%) of these single-person homes were people aged 65 or older.
The average age of people in Ashley was 64.3 years old.
- 12.3% of residents were under 18.
- 3% were between 18 and 24.
- 14% were between 25 and 44.
- 22% were between 45 and 64.
- 48.6% were 65 years or older.
More women (54.9%) lived in Ashley than men (45.1%).
Famous People from Ashley
- David Berman: He was a pioneer in the gambling industry in Las Vegas. He grew up in Ashley.
- Frederick Herzog: He was a theologian (someone who studies religion) at Duke University. He was born and grew up in Ashley.
- Bryan Klipfel: He was the superintendent of the North Dakota Highway Patrol from 2003 to 2007.
See also
In Spanish: Ashley (Dakota del Norte) para niños
