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Moving to Ashland, Missouri

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The current estimated population of Ashland is 4,100, with a gender distribution of 49% male and 51% female. The population has grown steadily, driven by its location as a commuter town between Columbia and Jefferson City.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1853
  • County: Boone County
  • Land area: 3.4 square miles
  • Population density: 1,206 people per square mile
  • Area code: 573
  • Zip code: 65010

Geography and Location

Ashland is located in central Missouri, within Boone County, about 15 miles south of Columbia and 25 miles north of Jefferson City. The town is strategically located along U.S. Route 63, providing easy access to both cities, making it a popular place for commuters who work in either Columbia or Jefferson City. Ashland has a humid continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters. The local economy is supported by small businesses, services, and its role as a residential community for those working in nearby urban areas. Ashland’s combination of small-town charm, good schools, and proximity to larger cities makes it an attractive place to live for families and professionals.

Demographics

Median resident age: 32.7 years
Median household income: $34,750
Median house value: $94,200

Population by Race

Races in Ashland:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.8%)
  • Hispanic (1.3%)
  • Other race (0.8%)
  • American Indian (0.7%)
  • Two or more races (0.6%)

Ancestries: German (21.8%), United States (14.6%), English (13.2%), Irish (8.4%), French (2.5%), Scotch-Irish (1.8%).

Elevation: 902 feet

Land area: 0.9 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Ashland

  • High school or higher: 84.3%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 22.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.7%
  • Unemployed: 1.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 21.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ashland city

  • Never married: 19.9%
  • Now married: 50.4%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 11.5%
  • Divorced: 17.0%

0.5% Foreign born

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Ashland:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Ashland:

  • COLUMBIA REGIONAL (about 5 miles; COLUMBIA, MO; Abbreviation: COU)
  • JEFFERSON CITY MEML (about 16 miles; JEFFERSON CITY, MO; Abbreviation: JEF)
  • LEE C FINE MEMORIAL (about 52 miles; KAISER LAKE OZARK, MO; Abbreviation: AIZ)

Other public-use airports nearest to Ashland:

  • ELTON HENSLEY MEMORIAL (about 19 miles; FULTON, MO; Abbreviation: FTT)
  • JESSE VIERTEL MEMORIAL (about 31 miles; BOONVILLE, MO; Abbreviation: VER)
  • ELDON MODEL AIRPARK (about 37 miles; ELDON, MO; Abbreviation: H79)

Amtrak station near Ashland:

  • 15 miles: JEFFERSON CITY (101 JEFFERSON ST.). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ashland:

  • UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIA (about 14 miles; COLUMBIA, MO; Full-time enrollment: 21,444)
  • COLUMBIA COLLEGE (about 14 miles; COLUMBIA, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,892)
  • LINCOLN UNIVERSITY (about 17 miles; JEFFERSON CITY, MO; Full-time enrollment: 2,580)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-ROLLA (about 71 miles; ROLLA, MO; Full-time enrollment: 4,181)
  • TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 100 miles; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,922)
  • CENTRAL MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 103 miles; Warrensburg, MO; Full-time enrollment: 8,957)
  • SOUTHWEST BAPTIST UNIVERSITY (about 113 miles; BOLIVAR, MO; Full-time enrollment: 2,612)

Schools

Public high school in Ashland:

  • SOUTHERN BOONE HIGH (Students: 403; Location: 14520 CRUMP LN; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Ashland:

  • SOUTHERN BOONE MIDDLE (Students: 310; Location: 303 N MAIN; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • SOUTHERN BOONE 3-5 ELEM. (Students: 297; Location: 303 N MAIN; Grades: 03 – 05)
  • SOUTHERN BOONE K-2 ELEM. (Students: 289; Location: 803 S HENRY CLAY; Grades: KG – 02)

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