Ashley, Michigan Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

The current estimated population of Ashley, Michigan, is 525, with approximately 50% male and 50% female. The population has remained stable, reflecting the town’s small size and agricultural economy.

City Facts

• Year Founded: 1880
• County Affiliated: Gratiot County
• Land Area: 0.6 square miles
• Population Density: 875 people per square mile
• Area Code: 989
• Zip Codes: 48806

Geography and Location

Ashley, Michigan, is located in central Michigan, within Gratiot County, about 30 miles north of Lansing. Ashley experiences a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers, typical of the Midwest. The surrounding geography consists of flat farmland, where corn and soybeans are the primary crops. Agriculture is the main economic driver in Ashley, with local farms and businesses supporting the rural community. The town is located along U.S. Route 127, providing access to nearby towns and services. Ashley’s small size, rural charm, and strong sense of community make it a peaceful place to live in central Michigan.

Demographics

Median resident age: 37.9 years
Median household income: $32,917
Median house value: $64,700

Population by Race

Races in Ashley:

• White Non-Hispanic (99.0%)

Ancestries: German (21.7%), English (15.6%), United States (12.0%), Irish (6.3%), Czech (4.9%), French (4.4%).

Elevation: 671 feet

Land area: 0.6 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Ashley

• High school or higher: 72.4%
• Bachelor’s degree or higher: 7.3%
• Graduate or professional degree: 1.4%
• Unemployed: 3.3%
• Mean travel time to work: 31.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ashley village

• Never married: 21.7%
• Now married: 56.0%
• Separated: 0.7%
• Widowed: 12.9%
• Divorced: 8.7%

1.0% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +6 (+1.2%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Ashley:

• CLINTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; SAINT JOHNS, MI)
• GRATIOT COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 19 miles; ALMA, MI)
• MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE CENTER (about 25 miles; OWOSSO, MI)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Ashley:

• CAPITAL CITY (about 30 miles; LANSING, MI; Abbreviation: LAN)
• MBS INTL (about 37 miles; SAGINAW, MI; Abbreviation: MBS)
• BISHOP INTERNATIONAL (about 54 miles; FLINT, MI; Abbreviation: FNT)

Other public-use airports nearest to Ashley:

• RANDOLPH’S LANDING AREA (about 7 miles; ST JOHNS, MI; Abbreviation: 61G)
• TRIPP CREEK (about 10 miles; ST JOHNS, MI; Abbreviation: 39T)
• SCHIFFER ACRES (about 11 miles; ST JOHNS, MI; Abbreviation: 3S5)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ashley:

• MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 32 miles; EAST LANSING, MI; Full-time enrollment: 38,639)
• NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY (about 33 miles; MIDLAND, MI; Full-time enrollment: 2,784)
• CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY (about 37 miles; MT PLEASANT, MI; Full-time enrollment: 21,353)
• LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 42 miles; LANSING, MI; Full-time enrollment: 8,454)
• SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 42 miles; UNIVERSITY CENTER, MI; Full-time enrollment: 6,216)
• DELTA COLLEGE (about 42 miles; UNIVERSITY CENTER, MI; Full-time enrollment: 5,117)
• KETTERING UNIVERSITY (about 53 miles; FLINT, MI; Full-time enrollment: 2,900)

Schools

Public high school in Ashley:

• ASHLEY HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 180; Location: 104 NEW STREET; Grades: 07 – 12)

Public primary/middle school in Ashley:

• ASHLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 205; Location: 104 NEW STREET; Grades: KG – 06)

Libraries

Library in Ashley:

• ASHLEY DISTRICT LIBRARY (Operating income: $51,127; Location: 104 NEW STREET; 12,000 books; 5 audio materials; 135 video materials; 19 serial subscriptions)