Ashby, MA is a small town located in Northern Massachusetts with a population of 3,189 people and a population density of 135 people per square mile. The town has a vibrant community that offers plenty of year-round outdoor activities for both locals and visitors alike. Some popular activities include hiking in the nearby Monadnock State Park and fishing in the local lakes and rivers. Ashby is also home to a variety of businesses such as Cottage Garden Florist, Ashby House of Pizza, Ashby True Value Hardware Store, and Ashby Pharmacy. The town also has some wonderful organizations dedicated to helping the local community such as Ashby Youth Soccer Club, the Ashby Historical Society, and the Friends of Nashua River Rail Trail. Throughout the year there are tons of local sporting events such as softball league games at McPherson Park or basketball tournaments at Ridgeview Middle School gymnasium.
The population in Ashby is 3,189. There are 135 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ashby is 50.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ashby is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Ashby
- 62.7% are married
- 9.3% are divorced
- 32.3% are married with children
- 9.3% have children, but are single
Race in Ashby
- 94.9% are White
- 0.7% are Black
- 0.8% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander