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Ashburnham, Massachusetts Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Ashburnham, Massachusetts, is 6,217, with approximately 50% male and 50% female. The population has remained steady, reflecting the town’s quiet rural charm and suburban proximity to larger cities.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: 1765
  • County Affiliated: Worcester County
  • Land Area: 41.1 square miles
  • Population Density: 151 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 978
  • Zip Codes: 01430

Geography and Location

Ashburnham, Massachusetts, is located in the north-central part of the state, within Worcester County, about 60 miles northwest of Boston. The town is situated in the foothills of the Wapack Range, providing scenic views and access to natural landscapes. Ashburnham enjoys a humid continental climate, with cold, snowy winters and warm summers, typical of New England. The surrounding geography includes forests, hills, and small lakes, with several hiking and outdoor recreation areas such as Mount Watatic. The town’s rural setting and proximity to larger urban centers like Fitchburg and Boston make it a desirable location for those seeking a peaceful lifestyle while having access to suburban and urban amenities. Ashburnham is known for its excellent public schools and is home to Cushing Academy, a prestigious private boarding school.

Demographics

Median resident age: 37.3 years
Median household income: $55,568
Median house value: $127,200

Population by Race

Races in Ashburnham:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.5%)
  • Hispanic (1.7%)
  • Two or more races (1.2%)

Ancestries: Irish (25.7%), French (21.2%), French Canadian (14.7%), English (13.0%), Italian (11.1%), German (5.9%).

Elevation: 1028 feet

Map of Ashburnham, MA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Ashburnham

  • High school or higher: 90.0%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 26.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.0%
  • Unemployed: 3.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 31.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ashburnham town

  • Never married: 22.6%
  • Now married: 64.0%
  • Separated: 1.9%
  • Widowed: 3.8%
  • Divorced: 7.7%

4.2% Foreign born (2.0% North America, 1.4% Europe, 0.5% Latin America).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Ashburnham:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Ashburnham:

  • WORCESTER REGIONAL (about 26 miles; WORCESTER, MA; Abbreviation: ORH)
  • MANCHESTER (about 39 miles; MANCHESTER, NH; Abbreviation: MHT)
  • LAURENCE G HANSCOM FLD (about 45 miles; BEDFORD, MA; Abbreviation: BED)

Other public-use airports nearest to Ashburnham:

  • GARDNER MUNI (about 10 miles; GARDNER, MA; Abbreviation: GDM)
  • FITCHBURG MUNI (about 13 miles; FITCHBURG, MA; Abbreviation: FIT)
  • JAFFREY AIRPORT-SILVER RANCH (about 13 miles; JAFFREY, NH; Abbreviation: AFN)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ashburnham:

  • MOUNT WACHUSETT COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 8 miles; GARDNER, MA; Full-time enrollment: 2,023)
  • FITCHBURG STATE COLLEGE (about 9 miles; FITCHBURG, MA; Full-time enrollment: 3,660)
  • QUINSIGAMOND COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 24 miles; WORCESTER, MA; Full-time enrollment: 3,359)
  • WORCESTER STATE COLLEGE (about 26 miles; WORCESTER, MA; Full-time enrollment: 3,846)
  • WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE (about 26 miles; WORCESTER, MA; Full-time enrollment: 3,426)
  • ASSUMPTION COLLEGE (about 26 miles; WORCESTER, MA; Full-time enrollment: 2,356)
  • COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS (about 28 miles; WORCESTER, MA; Full-time enrollment: 2,808)

Schools

Public high school in Ashburnham:

  • OAKMONT REGIONAL H S (Students: 673; Location: 9 OAKMONT DRIVE; Grades: 09 – 12)

Private high school in Ashburnham:

  • CUSHING ACADEMY (Students: 411; Location: 39 SCHOOL STREET PO BOX 8000; Grades: 9 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Ashburnham:

  • OVERLOOK MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 641; Location: 10 OAKMONT DRIVE; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • BRIGGS ELEM (Students: 516; Location: 96 WILLIAMS RD; Grades: PK – 05)

Libraries

Library in Ashburnham:

  • STEVENS MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $155,213; Location: 20 MEMORIAL DRIVE; 72,016 books; 820 audio materials; 1,870 video materials; 67 serial subscriptions)

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