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Ashland, New Hampshire Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Ashland is 2,100, with a gender distribution of 49% male and 51% female. The population has remained relatively stable, supported by its role as a small town in central New Hampshire and its proximity to outdoor recreational areas.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1868
  • County: Grafton County
  • Land area: 11.5 square miles
  • Population density: 183 people per square mile
  • Area code: 603
  • Zip code: 03217

Geography and Location

Ashland is located in central New Hampshire, within Grafton County, near the foothills of the White Mountains and along the Pemigewasset River. The town is situated just off Interstate 93, providing easy access to major routes and nearby attractions such as Squam Lake and the White Mountain National Forest. Ashland enjoys a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers. The local economy is primarily based on tourism, small businesses, and services for the surrounding rural areas. The town is popular with outdoor enthusiasts who come for hiking, skiing, and other recreational activities. Ashland’s picturesque setting, combined with its small-town charm and access to New Hampshire’s natural beauty, makes it a peaceful yet active community for residents and visitors alike.

Demographics

Median resident age: 36.8 years
Median household income: $33,345
Median house value: $85,100

Population by Race

Races in Ashland:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.9%)
  • Two or more races (1.0%)
  • Hispanic (0.8%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)

Ancestries: English (23.8%), Irish (16.5%), French (14.7%), French Canadian (8.4%), German (8.1%), Italian (7.6%).

Elevation: 551 feet

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Ashland

  • High school or higher: 84.9%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 18.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.7%
  • Unemployed: 5.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 23.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ashland town

  • Never married: 26.7%
  • Now married: 49.2%
  • Separated: 2.6%
  • Widowed: 7.5%
  • Divorced: 13.9%

2.0% Foreign born (1.3% Europe, 0.4% North America, 0.3% Latin America).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Ashland:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Ashland:

  • MANCHESTER (about 55 miles; MANCHESTER, NH; Abbreviation: MHT)
  • PEASE INTERNATIONAL TRADEPORT (about 71 miles; PORTSMOUTH, NH; Abbreviation: PSM)
  • LAURENCE G HANSCOM FLD (about 88 miles; BEDFORD, MA; Abbreviation: BED)

Other public-use airports nearest to Ashland:

  • PLYMOUTH MUNI (about 10 miles; PLYMOUTH, NH; Abbreviation: 1P1)
  • NEWFOUND VALLEY (about 12 miles; BRISTOL, NH; Abbreviation: 2N2)
  • LACONIA MUNI (about 18 miles; LACONIA, NH; Abbreviation: LCI)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ashland:

  • PLYMOUTH STATE COLLEGE (about 5 miles; PLYMOUTH, NH; Full-time enrollment: 3,542)
  • DARTMOUTH COLLEGE (about 43 miles; HANOVER, NH; Full-time enrollment: 5,309)
  • NEW HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE (about 46 miles; MANCHESTER, NH; Full-time enrollment: 3,251)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE-MAIN CAMPUS (about 61 miles; DURHAM, NH; Full-time enrollment: 12,586)
  • KEENE STATE COLLEGE (about 67 miles; KEENE, NH; Full-time enrollment: 4,049)
  • NORTHERN ESSEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 74 miles; HAVERHILL, MA; Full-time enrollment: 3,388)
  • SAINT JOSEPHS COLLEGE (about 74 miles; STANDISH, ME; Full-time enrollment: 2,376)

Public primary/middle school in Ashland:

  • ASHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 177; Location: 20 SCHOOL ST; Grades: KG – 08)

Libraries

Library in Ashland:

  • ASHLAND TOWN LIBRARY (Operating income: $37,630; Location: 41 MAIN STREET; 14,330 books; 203 audio materials; 140 video materials; 24 serial subscriptions)

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