Ashton, Iowa facts for kids
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Ashton, Iowa
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Location of Ashton, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Osceola |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.63 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,453 ft (443 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 436 |
| • Density | 431.94/sq mi (166.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51232
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-03295 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0454259 |
Ashton is a small city located in Osceola County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 436 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Ashton
Ashton was officially started in 1872. A railroad company, the Sioux City & St. Paul Railroad, planned out the town. The city got its name from a group of white ash trees. These trees grew close to where the town was built.
Where is Ashton?
Ashton is located at specific coordinates: 43.311916 degrees North and -95.791613 degrees West. This places it in the northwestern part of Iowa.
The city covers a total area of about 1.02 square miles (2.63 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water.
People of Ashton
The number of people living in Ashton has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population from different census reports:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 309 | — | |
| 1900 | 513 | 66.0% | |
| 1910 | 518 | 1.0% | |
| 1920 | 610 | 17.8% | |
| 1930 | 568 | −6.9% | |
| 1940 | 620 | 9.2% | |
| 1950 | 588 | −5.2% | |
| 1960 | 615 | 4.6% | |
| 1970 | 483 | −21.5% | |
| 1980 | 441 | −8.7% | |
| 1990 | 462 | 4.8% | |
| 2000 | 461 | −0.2% | |
| 2010 | 458 | −0.7% | |
| 2020 | 436 | −4.8% | |
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Ashton's Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 436 people living in Ashton. They lived in 180 households, and 107 of these were families. The city had about 432 people per square mile. Most residents were White (about 94.7%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 4.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (27.2%) had children under 18 living with them. About 47.8% of households were married couples. The average age in Ashton was 37.9 years old. About 30% of the people were under 20 years old.
Ashton's Population in 2010
In 2010, Ashton had 458 people living there. There were 191 households. The population density was about 453.5 people per square mile. Most people were White (95%). A small percentage of people were African American, Native American, Asian, or Pacific Islander. About 3.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 32.5% of households had children under 18. The average household had 2.40 people. The average age in the city was 37.7 years. About 27.5% of residents were under 18.
Education in Ashton
Students in Ashton attend schools that are part of the Sheldon Community School District. This district provides education for children and teens in the area.
A Famous Person from Ashton
- George F. Veenker was a well-known person from Ashton. He was a coach for college sports teams. He coached football for the Iowa State Cyclones and basketball for the Michigan Wolverines.
See also
In Spanish: Ashton (Iowa) para niños
