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Ashby, Massachusetts Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Ashby, Massachusetts, is 3,193, with approximately 49% male and 51% female. The population has remained stable, with some modest growth due to its rural setting within commuting distance of larger cities.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: 1767
  • County Affiliated: Middlesex County
  • Land Area: 24.2 square miles
  • Population Density: 132 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 978
  • Zip Codes: 01431

Geography and Location

Ashby, Massachusetts, is a small town located in northern Massachusetts, within Middlesex County, about 55 miles northwest of Boston. The town is situated near the New Hampshire border, surrounded by rolling hills, forests, and small lakes. Ashby experiences a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers, typical of New England. The town’s economy is based on small businesses and services, with many residents commuting to nearby cities such as Fitchburg and Lowell. The surrounding geography offers opportunities for outdoor recreation, including hiking, fishing, and boating in the town’s many natural areas. Ashby’s rural charm and proximity to larger cities make it an appealing place to live for those seeking a quiet, country lifestyle with easy access to suburban and urban amenities.

Demographics

Median resident age: 38.2 years
Median household income: $61,000
Median house value: $144,200

Population by Race

Races in Ashby:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.5%)
  • Two or more races (1.0%)
  • Hispanic (0.8%)

Ancestries: French (17.4%), English (17.3%), Irish (17.3%), French Canadian (8.5%), German (7.8%), Italian (7.1%).

Elevation: 904 feet

Map of Ashby, MA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Ashby

  • High school or higher: 90.9%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 25.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 10.0%
  • Unemployed: 3.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 31.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ashby town

  • Never married: 25.0%
  • Now married: 61.5%
  • Separated: 1.0%
  • Widowed: 5.6%
  • Divorced: 6.9%

2.7% Foreign born (1.5% Europe, 1.1% North America).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Ashby:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Ashby:

  • WORCESTER REGIONAL (about 29 miles; WORCESTER, MA; Abbreviation: ORH)
  • MANCHESTER (about 33 miles; MANCHESTER, NH; Abbreviation: MHT)
  • LAURENCE G HANSCOM FLD (about 40 miles; BEDFORD, MA; Abbreviation: BED)

Other public-use airports nearest to Ashby:

  • FITCHBURG MUNI (about 11 miles; FITCHBURG, MA; Abbreviation: FIT)
  • JAFFREY AIRPORT-SILVER RANCH (about 15 miles; JAFFREY, NH; Abbreviation: AFN)
  • GARDNER MUNI (about 16 miles; GARDNER, MA; Abbreviation: GDM)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ashby:

  • FITCHBURG STATE COLLEGE (about 7 miles; FITCHBURG, MA; Full-time enrollment: 3,660)
  • MOUNT WACHUSETT COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 14 miles; GARDNER, MA; Full-time enrollment: 2,023)
  • QUINSIGAMOND COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 26 miles; WORCESTER, MA; Full-time enrollment: 3,359)
  • WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE (about 28 miles; WORCESTER, MA; Full-time enrollment: 3,426)
  • ASSUMPTION COLLEGE (about 28 miles; WORCESTER, MA; Full-time enrollment: 2,356)
  • WORCESTER STATE COLLEGE (about 28 miles; WORCESTER, MA; Full-time enrollment: 3,846)
  • COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS (about 30 miles; WORCESTER, MA; Full-time enrollment: 2,808)

Public primary/middle school in Ashby:

  • ASHBY ELEMENTARY (Students: 270; Location: MAIN STREET; Grades: KG – 05)

Libraries

Library in Ashby:

  • ASHBY FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $31,316; Location: 812 MAIN STREET; 20,677 books; 217 audio materials; 755 video materials; 20 serial subscriptions)

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