Ashland, IL is a small town located in western Illinois with a population of 1,216 people according to the most recent census. It boasts a population density of 1,563 people per square mile which is much higher than the US average of 93 people per square mile. Some of the local businesses in Ashland include Stewart's IGA grocery store and the Ashland family restaurant. For those who enjoy outdoor activities there are many nature trails and parks for year-round enjoyment such as Giant City State Park and Cedar Lake. Other organizations that call Ashland home include the Ashland Lions Club and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7527. As for sporting events, there are numerous opportunities to cheer on local teams like the Southern Illinois Miners or to participate in community athletic events like the Annual Father’s Day 5K Run/Walk.
The population in Ashland is 1,216. There are 1,626 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ashland is 42.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ashland is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Ashland
- 47.2% are married
- 10.0% are divorced
- 33.0% are married with children
- 7.3% have children, but are single
Race in Ashland
- 98.4% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander