Moving to Ashburn, Georgia

The current estimated population of Ashburn, Georgia, is 3,705, with approximately 46% male and 54% female. The population has remained stable, reflecting the town’s role as a regional center in rural southern Georgia.

City Facts

• Year Founded: 1890
• County Affiliated: Turner County
• Land Area: 4.6 square miles
• Population Density: 805 people per square mile
• Area Code: 229
• Zip Codes: 31714

Geography and Location

Ashburn, Georgia, is located in southern Georgia, within Turner County, and serves as the county seat. The town is situated about 80 miles south of Macon and approximately 40 miles east of Albany. Ashburn experiences a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and mild winters, common to the southeastern United States. The surrounding geography is primarily agricultural, with flat farmland where peanuts, cotton, and pecans are the main crops. The town’s economy is based on agriculture, with local processing facilities supporting the region’s farming industry. Ashburn is located along Interstate 75, making it a convenient stop for travelers and providing easy access to larger cities. The town’s small size, agricultural roots, and role as a regional center give it a close-knit community atmosphere.

Demographics

Median resident age: 31.2 years
Median household income: $18,702
Median house value: $56,400

Population by Race

Races in Ashburn:

• Black (65.2%)
• White Non-Hispanic (32.1%)
• Hispanic (2.7%)
• Other race (1.7%)

Ancestries: United States (8.6%), Irish (2.6%), English (2.5%), German (1.8%).

Elevation: 440 feet

Land area: 4.5 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Ashburn

• High school or higher: 64.7%
• Bachelor’s degree or higher: 10.7%
• Graduate or professional degree: 5.3%
• Unemployed: 10.7%
• Mean travel time to work: 22.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ashburn city

• Never married: 32.0%
• Now married: 41.4%
• Separated: 4.3%
• Widowed: 10.9%
• Divorced: 11.4%

4.1% Foreign born (3.1% Latin America, 1.0% Europe).

Population change in the 1990s: -420 (-8.7%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Ashburn:

• TIFT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 19 miles; TIFTON, GA)
• PHOEBE WORTH MEDICAL CENTER (about 19 miles; SYLVESTER, GA)
• CRISP REGIONAL HOSPITAL (about 19 miles; CORDELE, GA)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Ashburn:

• SOUTHWEST GEORGIA REGIONAL (about 39 miles; ALBANY, GA; Abbreviation: ABY)
• MOODY AFB (about 61 miles; VALDOSTA, GA; Abbreviation: VAD)
• ROBINS AFB (about 65 miles; WARNER ROBINS, GA; Abbreviation: WRB)

Other public-use airports nearest to Ashburn:

• TURNER COUNTY (about 3 miles; ASHBURN, GA; Abbreviation: 75J)
• SYLVESTER (about 20 miles; SYLVESTER, GA; Abbreviation: SYV)
• CRISP COUNTY-CORDELE (about 21 miles; CORDELE, GA; Abbreviation: CKF)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ashburn:

• ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 33 miles; ALBANY, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,996)
• FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 61 miles; FT VALLEY, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,233)
• VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 65 miles; VALDOSTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 7,157)
• MACON STATE COLLEGE (about 76 miles; MACON, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,557)
• CENTRAL GEORGIA TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 76 miles; MACON, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,383)
• MERCER UNIVERSITY (about 78 miles; MACON, GA; Full-time enrollment: 5,859)
• FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 98 miles; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Full-time enrollment: 29,949)

Schools

Public high school in Ashburn:

• TURNER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 494; Location: 316 LAMAR STREET; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Ashburn:

• TURNER COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 796; Location: 705 HUDSON STREET; Grades: KG – 05)
• TURNER COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 433; Location: 316 LAMAR STREET; Grades: 06 – 08)
• TURNER COUNTY SPECIALTY SCHOOL (Students: 175; Location: 330 GILMORE STREET; Grades: PK – 12)
• IN-SCHOOL SUPENSION CENTER (Location: 330 GILMORE STREET; Grades: 00 – 00)
• TURNER COUNTY ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL (Location: 330 GILMORE STREET; Grades: 00 – 00)