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The current estimated population of Ashley, Illinois, is 475, with approximately 49% male and 51% female. The population has remained stable, reflecting the town’s small size and rural character.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: 1854
  • County Affiliated: Washington County
  • Land Area: 0.6 square miles
  • Population Density: 792 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 618
  • Zip Codes: 62808

Geography and Location

Ashley, Illinois, is a small rural town located in southern Illinois, within Washington County. It is situated about 60 miles east of St. Louis, providing access to larger city amenities while maintaining a quiet, rural atmosphere. Ashley experiences a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers, typical of the Midwest. The surrounding geography includes flat farmland and forests, with agriculture playing a central role in the local economy. The town is located along U.S. Route 51 and Interstate 64, making it easily accessible to nearby cities. Ashley’s small size and rural charm, combined with its proximity to major transportation routes, make it a peaceful place to live in southern Illinois.

Demographics

Median resident age: 36.5 years
Median household income: $31,429
Median house value: $34,500

Population by Race

Races in Ashley:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.9%)
  • American Indian (1.1%)
  • Hispanic (0.7%)

Ancestries: German (31.3%), Polish (16.8%), Irish (14.0%), United States (11.3%), English (9.1%), French (3.6%).

Elevation: 550 feet

Land area: 1.1 square miles

Map of Ashley, IL

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Ashley

  • High school or higher: 73.5%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 3.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.5%
  • Unemployed: 8.4%
  • Mean travel time to work: 32.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ashley city

  • Never married: 21.7%
  • Now married: 46.6%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 14.8%
  • Divorced: 15.8%

1.0% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +26 (+4.4%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Ashley:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Ashley:

  • MOUNT VERNON (about 24 miles; MOUNT VERNON, IL; Abbreviation: MVN)
  • SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (about 39 miles; CARBONDALE/MURPHYSBORO, IL; Abbreviation: MDH)
  • WILLIAMSON COUNTY REGIONAL (about 42 miles; MARION, IL; Abbreviation: MWA)

Other public-use airports nearest to Ashley:

  • CENTRALIA MUNI (about 14 miles; CENTRALIA, IL; Abbreviation: ENL)
  • SALEM-LECKRONE (about 27 miles; SALEM, IL; Abbreviation: SLO)
  • PINCKNEYVILLE-DU QUOIN (about 28 miles; PINCKNEYVILLE, IL; Abbreviation: PJY)

Amtrak station near Ashley:

  • 15 miles: CENTRALIA (103 E. BROADWAY). Services: fully wheelchair accessible, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ashley:

  • JOHN A LOGAN COLLEGE (about 40 miles; CARTERVILLE, IL; Full-time enrollment: 4,255)
  • SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY-CARBONDALE (about 43 miles; CARBONDALE, IL; Full-time enrollment: 19,742)
  • SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS COLLEGE (about 54 miles; BELLEVILLE, IL; Full-time enrollment: 7,333)
  • SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY-EDWARDSVILLE (about 60 miles; EDWARDSVILLE, IL; Full-time enrollment: 10,038)
  • SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 74 miles; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Full-time enrollment: 7,227)
  • SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 74 miles; ST LOUIS, MO; Full-time enrollment: 10,286)
  • SAINT LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE-FOREST PARK (about 77 miles; ST LOUIS, MO; Full-time enrollment: 3,441)

Public primary/middle school in Ashley:

  • ASHLEY COM CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL (Students: 178; Location: PO BOX 315; Grades: KG – 08)

Libraries

Library in Ashley:

  • ASHLEY P.L. (Operating income: $17,419; Location: 68 NORTHEAST RAILROAD ST.; 5,481 books; 30 audio materials; 47 video materials; 21 serial subscriptions)

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