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Ashland, New York Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Ashland is 750, with a gender distribution of 50% male and 50% female. The population has remained stable, supported by tourism and its role as a small town in the Catskill Mountains.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1848
  • County: Greene County
  • Land area: 25.6 square miles
  • Population density: 29 people per square mile
  • Area code: 518
  • Zip code: 12407

Geography and Location

Ashland is a small town located in Greene County, in southeastern New York, nestled within the Catskill Mountains. The town is surrounded by scenic landscapes, forests, and rivers, making it a popular destination for outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and skiing. Ashland has a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers. The town is accessible via New York State Route 23, which connects it to other nearby towns and attractions in the Catskills. The local economy is primarily driven by tourism, with visitors coming to enjoy the natural beauty of the region. Ashland’s peaceful rural setting, combined with its proximity to major outdoor destinations in the Catskills, makes it a quiet, scenic place to live or visit.

Demographics

Median resident age: 39.8 years
Median household income: $33,629
Median house value: $63,800

Population by Race

Races in Ashland:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.9%)
  • Two or more races (0.7%)
  • Hispanic (0.6%)

Ancestries: Irish (15.7%), German (15.3%), English (14.5%), United States (7.7%), Italian (5.9%), Polish (5.0%).

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Ashland

  • High school or higher: 76.8%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 8.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.5%
  • Unemployed: 6.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 22.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ashland town

  • Never married: 22.7%
  • Now married: 55.4%
  • Separated: 2.6%
  • Widowed: 6.4%
  • Divorced: 12.9%

1.2% Foreign born

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Ashland:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Ashland:

  • ALBANY INTL (about 48 miles; ALBANY, NY; Abbreviation: ALB)
  • SULLIVAN COUNTY INTL (about 52 miles; MONTICELLO, NY; Abbreviation: MSV)
  • DUTCHESS COUNTY (about 57 miles; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Abbreviation: POU)

Other public-use airports nearest to Ashland:

  • MABEN (about 5 miles; LEXINGTON/PRATTSVILLE, NY; Abbreviation: N00)
  • FREEHOLD (about 20 miles; FREEHOLD, NY; Abbreviation: 1I5)
  • GREENVILLE-RAINBOW (about 25 miles; GREENVILLE, NY; Abbreviation: 1H4)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ashland:

  • SUNY COLLEGE OF AGRIC AND TECHN AT COBLESKILL (about 31 miles; COBLESKILL, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,208)
  • SUNY COLLEGE AT NEW PALTZ (about 42 miles; NEW PALTZ, NY; Full-time enrollment: 6,334)
  • EXCELSIOR COLLEGE (about 44 miles; ALBANY, NY; Full-time enrollment: 7,096)
  • THE COLLEGE OF SAINT ROSE (about 44 miles; ALBANY, NY; Full-time enrollment: 3,116)
  • SUNY AT ALBANY (about 44 miles; ALBANY, NY; Full-time enrollment: 14,168)
  • SCHENECTADY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 45 miles; SCHENECTADY, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,316)
  • UNION COLLEGE (about 46 miles; SCHENECTADY, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,315)

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