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Ashville, Pennsylvania Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Ashville, Pennsylvania, is 224, with approximately 48% male and 52% female. The population has remained stable, reflecting the town’s small size and rural location.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: Mid-1800s
  • County Affiliated: Cambria County
  • Land Area: 0.2 square miles
  • Population Density: 1,120 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 814
  • Zip Codes: 16613

Geography and Location

Ashville, Pennsylvania, is a small rural town located in central Pennsylvania, within Cambria County. It is situated about 15 miles northwest of Altoona and about 90 miles east of Pittsburgh. Ashville experiences a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers, typical of the Appalachian region. The town is surrounded by rolling hills, forests, and small creeks, with agriculture and small businesses serving the local community. Ashville’s economy is largely based on small-scale farming and services that cater to residents in the surrounding rural areas. The town’s quiet atmosphere, scenic beauty, and proximity to larger cities make it a peaceful place to live in central Pennsylvania.

Demographics

Median resident age: 37.9 years
Median household income: $21,875
Median house value: $56,700

Population by Race

Races in Ashville:

  • White Non-Hispanic (100.0%)

Ancestries: German (31.2%), Irish (28.0%), Italian (15.1%), English (14.7%), Swedish (6.5%), Polish (6.1%).

Elevation: 1626 feet

Land area: 0.2 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Ashville

  • High school or higher: 66.7%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 3.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 6.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 35.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ashville borough

  • Never married: 33.0%
  • Now married: 41.4%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 14.4%
  • Divorced: 10.2%

0.0% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -27 (-8.8%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Ashville:

  • ALTOONA HOSPITAL (about 11 miles; ALTOONA, PA)
  • BON SECOURS MERCY HOSPITAL (about 12 miles; ALTOONA, PA)
  • HEALTHSOUTH REHABILITATION HOSP ALTOON (about 12 miles; ALTOONA, PA)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Ashville:

  • ALTOONA-BLAIR COUNTY (about 25 miles; ALTOONA, PA; Abbreviation: AOO)
  • JOHN MURTHA JOHNSTOWN-CAMBRIA CO (about 27 miles; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Abbreviation: JST)
  • DU BOIS-JEFFERSON COUNTY (about 48 miles; DU BOIS, PA; Abbreviation: DUJ)

Other public-use airports nearest to Ashville:

  • BLUE KNOB VALLEY (about 14 miles; NEWRY, PA; Abbreviation: 7G4)
  • EBENSBURG (about 17 miles; EBENSBURG, PA; Abbreviation: 9G8)
  • COVE VALLEY (about 24 miles; WILLIAMSBURG, PA; Abbreviation: 6G6)

Amtrak station near Ashville:

  • 11 miles: ALTOONA (1231 11TH AVE.). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for taxi service, intercity bus service, public transit connection.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ashville:

  • PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY-PENN STATE ALTOONA (about 11 miles; ALTOONA, PA; Full-time enrollment: 3,516)
  • UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH-JOHNSTOWN (about 29 miles; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Full-time enrollment: 2,851)
  • INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA-MAIN CAMPUS (about 41 miles; INDIANA, PA; Full-time enrollment: 12,307)
  • PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 51 miles; UNIVERSITY PARK, PA; Full-time enrollment: 38,248)
  • FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY (about 69 miles; FROSTBURG, MD; Full-time enrollment: 4,672)
  • CLARION UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (about 72 miles; CLARION, PA; Full-time enrollment: 5,690)
  • WESTMORELAND COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 75 miles; YOUNGWOOD, PA; Full-time enrollment: 3,223)

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