Ashley, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ashley, Pennsylvania
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The Wells Block (including the Post Office) in Ashley
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Location of Ashley in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
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 Ashley, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Ashley, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne |
| Settled | 1830 |
| Incorporated (borough) | 1870 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.93 sq mi (2.42 km2) |
| • Land | 0.93 sq mi (2.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,596 |
| • Density | 2,782.42/sq mi (1,073.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
18706
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-03272 |
Ashley is a small town, called a borough, in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It is located about 1 mile (1.6 km) from Wilkes-Barre. In 2020, about 2,588 people lived there.
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History of Ashley
Ashley was first settled by people in 1830. Forty years later, in 1870, it officially became a borough. It was once a very busy coal mining town. Many people worked in the coal mines and processing plants.
The town's population grew a lot because of coal. It reached its largest population of 7,039 people in 1930. The Huber Breaker was a big building built in 1939 to process coal. It stopped working in 1976 and was taken down in 2014.
Geography and Location
Ashley is located at coordinates 41°12′51″N 75°53′58″W. The U.S. Census Bureau says the borough covers about 0.9 square miles (2.4 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the borough.
Most of the homes and businesses in Ashley are in the northern and western parts of the town. Hanover Township completely surrounds Ashley. Students in Ashley attend schools in the Hanover Area School District.
Getting Around Ashley
Major roads like Interstate 81 and Pennsylvania Route 309 pass through the eastern and southern parts of Ashley. You can also get around using bus route 13, which is run by the NEPTA.
Population Changes
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 2,799 | — | |
| 1890 | 3,192 | 14.0% | |
| 1900 | 4,046 | 26.8% | |
| 1910 | 5,601 | 38.4% | |
| 1920 | 6,520 | 16.4% | |
| 1930 | 7,093 | 8.8% | |
| 1940 | 6,371 | −10.2% | |
| 1950 | 5,243 | −17.7% | |
| 1960 | 4,258 | −18.8% | |
| 1970 | 4,095 | −3.8% | |
| 1980 | 3,512 | −14.2% | |
| 1990 | 3,291 | −6.3% | |
| 2000 | 2,866 | −12.9% | |
| 2010 | 2,790 | −2.7% | |
| 2020 | 2,588 | −7.2% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 2,589 | −7.2% | |
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In 2000, there were 2,866 people living in Ashley. There were 1,245 households, which are groups of people living together. The population density was about 3,105 people per square mile (1,199 people per square kilometer).
The population has changed over the years. In 1930, Ashley had its highest population with 7,093 people. By 2020, the population was 2,588. The average age of people in Ashley in 2000 was 40 years old.
Education
Students in Ashley attend schools that are part of the Hanover Area School District.
Notable People from Ashley
Many interesting people have come from Ashley, Pennsylvania:
- Eusebius J. Beltran – He became an Archbishop in Oklahoma City.
- Thomas Chrostwaite – An important educator.
- Russell Johnson – A famous actor, known for playing "the Professor" on the TV show Gilligan's Island. His brother, Kenneth Johnson, was also an actor.
- John Morgan – An economist and professor.
- Martin L. Murray – He served as a state representative and senator.
- Dave Popson – A former professional basketball player.
- Walter Tewksbury – A well-known track and field athlete.
See also
In Spanish: Ashley (Pensilvania) para niños
