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The current estimated population of Ashton, Idaho, is 1,034, with approximately 50% male and 50% female. The population has grown modestly due to its proximity to outdoor recreational areas.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: 1906
  • County Affiliated: Fremont County
  • Land Area: 0.8 square miles
  • Population Density: 1,293 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 208
  • Zip Codes: 83420

Geography and Location

Ashton, Idaho, is located in eastern Idaho, within Fremont County, about 55 miles north of Idaho Falls. The town is situated near the Teton Mountains and Yellowstone National Park, making it a gateway to outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, fishing, and skiing. Ashton experiences a cold, semi-arid climate, with long, snowy winters and warm summers. The town’s economy is closely tied to agriculture, with potatoes and barley being key crops, and to tourism, given its proximity to national parks and recreational areas. Ashton is located along U.S. Route 20, making it easily accessible to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. The town’s scenic surroundings, outdoor activities, and small-town atmosphere make it an attractive place for residents and visitors alike.

Demographics

Median resident age: 33.3 years
Median household income: $30,282
Median house value: $67,400

Population by Race

Races in Ashton:

  • White Non-Hispanic (85.0%)
  • Hispanic (13.9%)
  • Other race (11.4%)
  • American Indian (1.1%)
  • Two or more races (0.8%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: English (21.6%), German (19.4%), United States (9.6%), Danish (4.7%), Irish (3.4%), Dutch (2.8%).

Elevation: 5260 feet

Land area: 0.5 square miles

Map of Ashton, ID

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Ashton

  • High school or higher: 73.9%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 13.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.5%
  • Unemployed: 7.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 20.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ashton city

  • Never married: 18.4%
  • Now married: 64.7%
  • Separated: 0.4%
  • Widowed: 10.0%
  • Divorced: 6.6%

12.0% Foreign born (8.7% Latin America, 3.3% Europe).

Population change in the 1990s: +3 (+0.3%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Ashton:

  • MADISON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 31 miles; REXBURG, ID)
  • TETON VALLEY HOSPITAL AND SURGICENTER (about 34 miles; DRIGGS, ID)
  • EASTERN IDAHO REGIONAL MED CENTER (about 46 miles; IDAHO FALLS, ID)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Ashton:

Other public-use airports nearest to Ashton:

  • STANFORD FIELD (about 19 miles; ST ANTHONY, ID; Abbreviation: U12)
  • REXBURG-MADISON COUNTY (about 30 miles; REXBURG, ID; Abbreviation: RXE)
  • DRIGGS-REED MEML (about 35 miles; DRIGGS, ID; Abbreviation: U59)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ashton:

  • RICKS COLLEGE (about 27 miles; REXBURG, ID; Full-time enrollment: 8,670)
  • MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY-BOZEMAN (about 114 miles; BOZEMAN, MT; Full-time enrollment: 10,380)
  • IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY (about 116 miles; POCATELLO, ID; Full-time enrollment: 10,057)
  • UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY (about 170 miles; LOGAN, UT; Full-time enrollment: 16,384)
  • WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY (about 201 miles; OGDEN, UT; Full-time enrollment: 12,112)
  • UNIVERSITY OF UTAH (about 229 miles; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Full-time enrollment: 19,866)
  • MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY-BILLINGS (about 235 miles; BILLINGS, MT; Full-time enrollment: 3,105)

Schools

Public high school in Ashton:

  • NORTH FREMONT JR-SR HIGH SCH (Students: 256; Location: 21 MAIN STREET; Grades: 07 – 12)

Public primary/middle school in Ashton:

  • ASHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 427; Location: 168 SOUTH 1ST STREET; Grades: PK – 06)

Libraries

Library in Ashton:

  • ASHTON PUBLIC / FREMONT DISTRICT (Operating income: $40,307; Location: 925 MAIN; 16,883 books; 173 audio materials; 191 video materials; 21 serial subscriptions)

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