Ashley, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ashley, Michigan
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Looking north along S. Sterling Street
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Location of Ashley in Gratiot County, Michigan
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 Ashley, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Ashley, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Gratiot |
| Township | Elba |
| Settled | 1883 |
| Incorporated | 1887 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.68 sq mi (1.77 km2) |
| • Land | 0.67 sq mi (1.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 508 |
| • Density | 758.21/sq mi (292.57/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48806
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-03740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397997 |
Ashley is a small village located in Gratiot County, which is part of the U.S. state of Michigan. In 2020, about 508 people lived there. Ashley is found in the northwest part of Elba Township. While no big highways go right through the village, a state road called M-57 is just a short distance to the south. Ashley was first planned out and settled in 1883, and then officially became a village in 1887.
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Geography of Ashley
Ashley is a small place. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers an area of about 0.64 square miles (1.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People Living in Ashley
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Ashley has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population from different years:
- 1890: 711 people
- 1900: 617 people
- 1910: 513 people
- 1920: 596 people
- 1930: 419 people
- 1940: 466 people
- 1950: 449 people
- 1960: 448 people
- 1970: 521 people
- 1980: 570 people
- 1990: 518 people
- 2000: 526 people
- 2010: 563 people
- 2020: 508 people
A Look at 2010
In 2010, there were 563 people living in Ashley. These people lived in 195 different homes. About 133 of these homes were families.
Most people living in Ashley were White (97.9%). A small number were African American (1.1%), Asian (0.2%), or from other backgrounds. About 3.2% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino origin.
The average age of people in Ashley was about 41 years old.
- About 25% of residents were under 18.
- About 6% were between 18 and 24.
- About 24% were between 25 and 44.
- About 24% were between 45 and 64.
- About 21% were 65 or older.
Slightly more than half of the residents were female (54.2%), and the rest were male (45.8%).
See also
In Spanish: Ashley (Míchigan) para niños
