BtoBers

Ashland, Kentucky Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

by · Published · Updated

The current estimated population of Ashland is 20,100, with a gender distribution of 47% male and 53% female. The population has remained stable, supported by its role as a regional economic and cultural hub in northeastern Kentucky.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1854
  • County: Boyd County
  • Land area: 10.8 square miles
  • Population density: 1,861 people per square mile
  • Area code: 606
  • Zip code: 41101

Geography and Location

Ashland is located in northeastern Kentucky, within Boyd County, along the banks of the Ohio River. The city is part of the Huntington-Ashland-Ironton metropolitan area, which spans parts of Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia. Ashland has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The local economy is diverse, with healthcare, education, manufacturing, and services playing key roles. Ashland is accessible via U.S. Route 23, U.S. Route 60, and Interstate 64, providing easy connections to nearby cities such as Huntington, West Virginia, and Lexington, Kentucky. The city’s economy is bolstered by its regional medical center, schools, and cultural institutions, making it a hub for the surrounding rural areas. Ashland’s riverside location, strong community ties, and cultural offerings make it an appealing place to live in northeastern Kentucky.

Demographics

Median resident age: 40.9 years
Median household income: $30,309
Median house value: $67,100

Elevation: 558 feet

Land area: 11.1 square miles

Map of Ashland, KY

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Ashland

  • High school or higher: 77.9%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 18.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.1%
  • Unemployed: 8.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 17.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ashland city

  • Never married: 18.9%
  • Now married: 54.6%
  • Separated: 1.7%
  • Widowed: 11.0%
  • Divorced: 13.8%

0.8% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -1,652 (-7.0%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers in Ashland:

  • KINGS DAUGHTERS MEDICAL CENTER (2201 LEXINGTON AV)
  • OUR LADY OF BELLEFONTE HOSPITAL (ST CHRISTOPHER DR)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Ashland:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Ashland:

  • TRI-STATE/MILTON J. FERGUSON FIELD (about 10 miles; HUNTINGTON, WV; Abbreviation: HTS)
  • YEAGER (about 74 miles; CHARLESTON, WV; Abbreviation: CRW)
  • RICKENBACKER INTERNATIONAL (about 94 miles; COLUMBUS, OH; Abbreviation: LCK)

Other public-use airports nearest to Ashland:

  • ASHLAND-BOYD COUNTY (about 9 miles; ASHLAND, KY; Abbreviation: DWU)
  • LAWRENCE COUNTY AIRPARK (about 12 miles; CHESAPEAKE/HUNTINGTON WVA, OH; Abbreviation: HTW)
  • ROBERT NEWLON FIELD (about 24 miles; HUNTINGTON, WV; Abbreviation: I41)

Amtrak station:
ASHLAND (99 15TH ST.). Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/Universities in Ashland:

  • ASHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 1,525; Location: 1400 COLLEGE DR; Public; Website: www.ashlandcc.org/)
  • ASHLAND TECHNICAL COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 407; Location: 4818 ROBERTS DR; Public; Website: www.ashland-rtc.org)
  • ASHLAND SCHOOL OF BEAUTY CULTURE (Full-time enrollment: 88; Location: 1653 GREENUP AVE; Private, for-profit)
  • KINGS DAUGHTERS HOSPITAL-SCHOOL OF XRAY TECHN (Location: 2201 LEXINGTON AVE; Private, not-for-profit)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ashland:

  • MARSHALL UNIVERSITY (about 15 miles; HUNTINGTON, WV; Full-time enrollment: 12,361)
  • SHAWNEE STATE UNIVERSITY (about 30 miles; PORTSMOUTH, OH; Full-time enrollment: 2,849)
  • MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY (about 58 miles; MOREHEAD, KY; Full-time enrollment: 6,866)
  • OHIO UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 70 miles; ATHENS, OH; Full-time enrollment: 18,721)
  • HOCKING TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 74 miles; NELSONVILLE, OH; Full-time enrollment: 4,050)
  • WEST VIRGINIA STATE COLLEGE (about 76 miles; INSTITUTE, WV; Full-time enrollment: 3,688)
  • WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY AT PARKERSBURG (about 95 miles; PARKERSBURG, WV; Full-time enrollment: 2,306)

Schools

Public high schools in Ashland:

  • PAUL G BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,013; Location: 1500 BLAZER BLVD; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • BOYD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 980; Location: 12307 MIDLAND TRAIL RD; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • FAIRVIEW HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 360; Location: 2123 MAIN ST W; Grades: 07 – 12)
  • ASHLAND DAY TREATMENT CENTER ALT CTR (Students: 35; Location: 1539 GREENUP AVE; Grades: 07 – 12)
  • ASHLAND CENTRAL ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL (Students: 16; Location: 1420 CENTRAL AVE; Grades: 07 – 12)
  • BOYD CO CAREER & TECH EDUC CTR VOC SCH (Location: 12300 MIDLAND TRAIL RD; Grades: 09 – 12)

Biggest public primary/middle schools in Ashland:

  • BOYD COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 725; Location: 1226 SUMMIT ROAD; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • GEORGE M VERITY MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 540; Location: 2800 KANSAS ST; Grades: 07 – 08)
  • SUMMIT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 492; Location: 830 STATE RT 716; Grades: PK – 05)
  • OAKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 413; Location: 3111 BLACKBURN AVE; Grades: KG – 06)
  • FAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 340; Location: 258 MCKNIGHT ST WW; Grades: PK – 06)
  • HAGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 339; Location: 1600 BLACKBURN AVE; Grades: KG – 06)
  • CANNONSBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 305; Location: 12219 MIDLAND TRAIL RD; Grades: PK – 05)
  • CRABBE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 293; Location: 520 17TH ST; Grades: KG – 06)
  • CHARLES RUSSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 288; Location: 1100 RUSSELL ST; Grades: KG – 06)
  • POAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 183; Location: 3215 S 29TH ST; Grades: PK – 06)

Private primary/middle schools in Ashland:

  • HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL (Students: 218; Location: 932 WINCHESTER AVENUE; Grades: PK – 8)
  • ASHLAND SDA ELEM (Students: 7; Location: 4009 HART ST POB 1446; Grades: 2 – 7)

Libraries

Library in Ashland:

  • BOYD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $1,388,167; Location: 1740 CENTRAL AVENUE; 75,831 books; 2,524 audio materials; 3,830 video materials; 286 serial subscriptions)

Related Posts: