Ashland, NJ is a small town located in Middlesex County with a population of 9,248 and a population density of 2,818 people per square mile. Despite being relatively small compared to the US Population of 329,725,481 and a US Population density of 93 people per square mile, this town has plenty to offer. Ashland is home to many local businesses such as Myco's Pizza & Pub and Sea Dog Café. It also offers year-round outdoor activities such as fishing at Manalapan Lake or kayaking on the South River which are popular among tourists as well as locals alike. The Ashland Community Garden is an organization devoted to educating the community about sustainable gardening practices while providing fresh produce for its members and local food pantries throughout the area. Lastly, Ashland prides itself on its sports programs with frequent sporting events such as baseball tournaments held at Thomas Edison Park.
The population in Ashland is 9,248. There are 3,181 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ashland is 49.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ashland is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Ashland
- 61.6% are married
- 7.8% are divorced
- 39.4% are married with children
- 9.1% have children, but are single
Race in Ashland
- 75.5% are White
- 7.0% are Black
- 10.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.7% claim Other
- 5.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander