Ashland, Maine Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools
The current estimated population of Ashland is 1,200, with a gender distribution of 51% male and 49% female. The population has remained relatively stable, supported by its forestry and agricultural industries in northern Maine.
City Facts
- Year founded: 1862
- County: Aroostook County
- Land area: 80.5 square miles
- Population density: 15 people per square mile
- Area code: 207
- Zip code: 04732
Geography and Location
Ashland is located in Aroostook County, in northern Maine, about 30 miles west of Presque Isle. The town is part of Maine’s vast forested region, with the forestry industry playing a major role in the local economy. Ashland experiences a humid continental climate, characterized by cold, snowy winters and short, warm summers. The town is accessible via Maine State Route 11, which connects it to nearby towns and provides access to the natural beauty of Maine’s North Woods. The local economy is also supported by agriculture, particularly potato farming, which is common in Aroostook County. Ashland’s rural setting and access to outdoor recreation, including hunting, fishing, and snowmobiling, make it an appealing destination for those seeking a quiet, nature-oriented lifestyle.
Demographics
Median resident age: 39.6 years
Median household income: $33,472
Median house value: $50,700
Population by Race
Races in Ashland:
- White Non-Hispanic (98.7%)
- American Indian (1.0%)
Ancestries: French (32.3%), United States (19.9%), English (19.7%), Irish (10.7%), Scottish (5.4%), French Canadian (3.4%).
Elevation: 572 feet
Population by Education
For population 25 years and over in Ashland
- High school or higher: 73.9%
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 10.7%
- Graduate or professional degree: 1.8%
- Unemployed: 4.6%
- Mean travel time to work: 18.6 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Ashland town
- Never married: 20.6%
- Now married: 59.8%
- Separated: 0.8%
- Widowed: 7.1%
- Divorced: 11.7%
3.2% Foreign born (2.2% North America, 0.6% Asia, 0.4% Europe).
Hospitals
Hospitals/medical centers near Ashland:
- AROOSTOOK MEDICAL CENTER,THE (about 29 miles; PRESQUE ISLE, ME)
- CARY MEDICAL CENTER (about 33 miles; CARIBOU, ME)
- NORTHERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER (about 42 miles; FORT KENT, ME)
Airports
Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Ashland:
- NORTHERN MAINE REGIONAL ARPT AT PRESQUE IS (about 27 miles; PRESQUE ISLE, ME; Abbreviation: PQI)
- BANGOR INTL (about 129 miles; BANGOR, ME; Abbreviation: BGR)
- BRUNSWICK NAS (about 217 miles; BRUNSWICK, ME; Abbreviation: NHZ)
Other public-use airports nearest to Ashland:
- PORTAGE LAKE MUNI (about 10 miles; PORTAGE LAKE, ME; Abbreviation: 87B)
- NORTHERN MAINE REGIONAL (about 26 miles; PRESQUE ISLE, ME; Abbreviation: 83B)
- CARIBOU MUNI (about 32 miles; CARIBOU, ME; Abbreviation: CAR)
Colleges and Universities
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ashland:
- UNIVERSITY OF MAINE (about 113 miles; ORONO, ME; Full-time enrollment: 8,590)
- UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT FARMINGTON (about 180 miles; FARMINGTON, ME; Full-time enrollment: 2,229)
- UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT AUGUSTA (about 184 miles; AUGUSTA, ME; Full-time enrollment: 3,172)
- UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE (about 241 miles; PORTLAND, ME; Full-time enrollment: 7,381)
- SAINT JOSEPHS COLLEGE (about 248 miles; STANDISH, ME; Full-time enrollment: 2,376)
- UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND-UNIVERSITY CAMPUS (about 259 miles; BIDDEFORD, ME; Full-time enrollment: 2,251)
- UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE-MAIN CAMPUS (about 299 miles; DURHAM, NH; Full-time enrollment: 12,586)
Public primary/middle schools in Ashland:
- ASHLAND COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 225; Location: 46 HAYWARD ST PO BOX 369; Grades: 06 – 12)
- ASHLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL (Students: 155; Location: OAK ST PO BOX 449; Grades: PK – 05)
Libraries
Library in Ashland:
- ASHLAND COMMUNITY LIBRARY (Operating income: $33,205; Location: 57 EXCHANGE STREET; 15,376 books; 331 audio materials; 869 video materials; 3 serial subscriptions)