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Ashford, Connecticut Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Ashford is 4,200, with a gender distribution of 49% male and 51% female. The population has remained stable, with Ashford maintaining its rural, small-town charm in eastern Connecticut.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1714
  • County: Windham County
  • Land area: 39.5 square miles
  • Population density: 106 people per square mile
  • Area code: 860
  • Zip code: 06278

Geography and Location

Ashford is a rural town located in Windham County, eastern Connecticut, about 25 miles east of Hartford. The town is known for its scenic, wooded landscape, which includes several state parks and nature preserves, offering residents opportunities for hiking, fishing, and outdoor recreation. Ashford has a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers. The town is accessible via Interstate 84, providing connections to Hartford and other cities in Connecticut. The local economy is supported by agriculture, small businesses, and services that cater to the rural population. Ashford’s peaceful, rural setting and proximity to larger urban centers make it a desirable place to live for those seeking a quiet, nature-oriented lifestyle.

Demographics

Median resident age: 36.3 years
Median household income: $55,000
Median house value: $136,600

Population by Race

Races in Ashford:

  • White Non-Hispanic (94.2%)
  • Hispanic (2.0%)
  • Two or more races (1.6%)
  • Black (1.0%)
  • American Indian (0.9%)

Ancestries: Irish (18.7%), Italian (15.7%), German (14.0%), French (13.2%), English (11.8%), Polish (9.1%).

Elevation: 700 feet

Map of Ashford, CT

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Ashford

  • High school or higher: 87.2%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 34.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 12.1%
  • Unemployed: 2.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 30.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ashford town

  • Never married: 24.1%
  • Now married: 59.4%
  • Separated: 1.6%
  • Widowed: 6.1%
  • Divorced: 8.7%

4.2% Foreign born (3.3% Europe, 0.4% North America).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Ashford:

  • NATCHAUG HOSPITAL (about 9 miles; MANSFIELD CENTER, CT)
  • WINDHAM COMM MEM HOSP & HATCH HOSP (about 13 miles; WILLIMANTIC, CT)
  • JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 14 miles; STAFFORD SPRINGS, CT)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Ashford:

  • WORCESTER REGIONAL (about 33 miles; WORCESTER, MA; Abbreviation: ORH)
  • WESTOVER ARB/METROPOLITAN (about 36 miles; SPRINGFIELD/CHICOPEE, MA; Abbreviation: CEF)
  • HARTFORD-BRAINARD (about 38 miles; HARTFORD, CT; Abbreviation: HFD)

Other public-use airports nearest to Ashford:

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ashford:

  • UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT (about 10 miles; STORRS, CT; Full-time enrollment: 16,952)
  • EASTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY (about 13 miles; WILLIMANTIC, CT; Full-time enrollment: 4,165)
  • WESTERN NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE (about 33 miles; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Full-time enrollment: 3,285)
  • WORCESTER STATE COLLEGE (about 34 miles; WORCESTER, MA; Full-time enrollment: 3,846)
  • COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS (about 34 miles; WORCESTER, MA; Full-time enrollment: 2,808)
  • CLARK UNIVERSITY (about 34 miles; WORCESTER, MA; Full-time enrollment: 2,563)
  • SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE (about 35 miles; SPRINGFIELD, MA; Full-time enrollment: 4,176)

Public primary/middle schools in Ashford:

  • ASHFORD SCHOOL (Students: 573; Location: 440 WESTFORD RD.; Grades: PK – 08)
  • HOMEBOUND (Location: 440 WESTFORD ROAD; Grades: PK – 12)

Libraries

Library in Ashford:

  • BABCOCK LIBRARY (Operating income: $143,063; Location: 25 POMPEY HOLLOW RD.; 19,134 books; 568 audio materials; 513 video materials; 156 serial subscriptions)

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