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Ashby, Minnesota Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Ashby, Minnesota, is 442, with approximately 51% male and 49% female. The population has remained stable, reflecting the town’s small size and rural nature.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: 1880
  • County Affiliated: Grant County
  • Land Area: 1.0 square mile
  • Population Density: 442 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 218
  • Zip Codes: 56309

Geography and Location

Ashby, Minnesota, is a small rural town located in western Minnesota, within Grant County. The town is situated about 30 miles south of Fergus Falls and is known for its agricultural setting. Ashby experiences a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers, typical of the Upper Midwest. The surrounding geography includes flat farmland and small lakes, with agriculture playing a key role in the local economy. The town’s economy is centered on farming, with crops such as corn, soybeans, and wheat being the main products. Ashby’s location near Interstate 94 provides easy access to nearby towns and cities, while its rural setting offers a quiet, peaceful atmosphere for residents.

Demographics

Median resident age: 46.8 years
Median household income: $28,333
Median house value: $60,000

Population by Race

Races in Ashby:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.7%)
  • Two or more races (1.9%)
  • American Indian (1.1%)

Ancestries: Norwegian (57.4%), German (18.6%), Swedish (11.9%), English (4.4%), French (3.2%), Dutch (2.8%).

Elevation: 1298 feet

Land area: 0.5 square miles

Map of Ashby, MN

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Ashby

  • High school or higher: 79.5%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 9.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.7%
  • Unemployed: 5.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 22.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ashby city

  • Never married: 16.1%
  • Now married: 59.4%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 17.7%
  • Divorced: 5.8%

0.4% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +1 (+0.2%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Ashby:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Ashby:

  • HECTOR INTL (about 89 miles; FARGO, ND; Abbreviation: FAR)
  • BEMIDJI-BELTRAMI COUNTY (about 115 miles; BEMIDJI, MN; Abbreviation: BJI)
  • BRAINERD LAKES RGNL (about 119 miles; BRAINERD, MN; Abbreviation: BRD)

Other public-use airports nearest to Ashby:

  • ELBOW LAKE MUNI (about 14 miles; ELBOW LAKE, MN; Abbreviation: Y63)
  • FERGUS FALLS MUNI-EINAR MICKELSON FLD (about 27 miles; FERGUS FALLS, MN; Abbreviation: FFM)
  • HERMAN MUNI (about 30 miles; HERMAN, MN; Abbreviation: 06Y)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ashby:

  • NORTH DAKOTA STATE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE (about 57 miles; WAHPETON, ND; Full-time enrollment: 2,176)
  • MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY-MOORHEAD (about 73 miles; MOORHEAD, MN; Full-time enrollment: 6,400)
  • CONCORDIA COLLEGE AT MOORHEAD (about 73 miles; MOORHEAD, MN; Full-time enrollment: 2,771)
  • RIDGEWATER COLLEGE (about 86 miles; WILLMAR, MN; Full-time enrollment: 2,711)
  • NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 99 miles; FARGO, ND; Full-time enrollment: 8,836)
  • SOUTHWEST STATE UNIVERSITY (about 113 miles; MARSHALL, MN; Full-time enrollment: 3,405)
  • CENTRAL LAKES COLLEGE-BRAINERD (about 116 miles; BRAINERD, MN; Full-time enrollment: 2,364)

Schools

Public high school in Ashby:

  • ASHBY SEC. (Students: 149; Location: 300 BIRCH AVE.; Grades: 07 – 12)

Private high school in Ashby:

  • COUNTRY BIBLE CHRN ACADEMY (Students: 22; Location: RT 1 BOX 58; Grades: 1 – 12)

Public primary/middle school in Ashby:

  • ASHBY EL. (Students: 143; Location: 300 BIRCH AVE.; Grades: PK – 06)

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