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Ashton, Nebraska Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Ashton, Nebraska, is 187, with approximately 50% male and 50% female. The population has remained stable, reflecting the town’s small size and rural agricultural economy.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: 1887
  • County Affiliated: Sherman County
  • Land Area: 0.2 square miles
  • Population Density: 935 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 308
  • Zip Codes: 68817

Geography and Location

Ashton, Nebraska, is a small rural town located in central Nebraska, within Sherman County, about 100 miles northwest of Grand Island. The town experiences a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers, typical of the Great Plains region. The surrounding geography consists of flat to gently rolling farmland, where corn, soybeans, and wheat are the primary crops grown. Ashton’s economy is closely tied to agriculture, and the town serves as a local hub for nearby farming communities. Ashton’s location along Nebraska State Highway 92 provides easy access to nearby towns and cities. The town’s small size, agricultural roots, and peaceful rural setting make it a quiet place to live in central Nebraska.

Demographics

Median resident age: 39.4 years
Median household income: $28,750
Median house value: $28,200

Population by Race

Races in Ashton:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.5%)
  • American Indian (2.1%)
  • Two or more races (1.7%)

Ancestries: Polish (63.7%), German (25.3%), Czech (6.3%), English (6.3%), Irish (6.3%), Swedish (3.0%).

Elevation: 2038 feet

Land area: 0.6 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Ashton

  • High school or higher: 79.3%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 8.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.4%
  • Unemployed: 3.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 23.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ashton village

  • Never married: 20.7%
  • Now married: 59.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 13.2%
  • Divorced: 6.9%

0.0% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -13 (-5.2%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Ashton:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Ashton:

  • KEARNEY MUNI (about 40 miles; KEARNEY, NE; Abbreviation: EAR)
  • CENTRAL NEBRASKA REGIONAL (about 40 miles; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Abbreviation: GRI)
  • HASTINGS MUNI (about 52 miles; HASTINGS, NE; Abbreviation: HSI)

Other public-use airports nearest to Ashton:

  • LOUP CITY MUNI (about 14 miles; LOUP CITY, NE; Abbreviation: 0F4)
  • EVELYN SHARP FIELD (about 28 miles; ORD, NE; Abbreviation: ODX)
  • GREELEY MUNI (about 28 miles; GREELEY, NE; Abbreviation: 99Y)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ashton:

  • CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 33 miles; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Full-time enrollment: 3,730)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT KEARNEY (about 34 miles; KEARNEY, NE; Full-time enrollment: 5,588)
  • NORTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 95 miles; NORFOLK, NE; Full-time enrollment: 2,732)
  • WAYNE STATE COLLEGE (about 140 miles; WAYNE, NE; Full-time enrollment: 3,026)
  • SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE AREA (about 148 miles; LINCOLN, NE; Full-time enrollment: 5,137)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT LINCOLN (about 149 miles; LINCOLN, NE; Full-time enrollment: 19,806)
  • FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 167 miles; HAYS, KS; Full-time enrollment: 4,572)

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