Ashland
City in Boyd County, Kentucky
Ashland is a city in Boyd County, Kentucky, with 21,625 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 551 ft (168 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Coal Grove, 2.3 miles N.
- 21,625residents (2020 Census)
- 551 ftelevation · 168 m
- 10.7 sq miland area · 27.8 km²
- 2,014 / sq mipopulation density
- 41101ZIP code
About Ashland
Ashland is a city in Boyd County, Kentucky, United States. It is located on the southern bank of the Ohio River at the state border with Ohio and near West Virginia. The population was 21,625 at the 2020 census, making it the most populous city in Boyd County. It is a principal city of the Huntington–Ashland metropolitan area, referred to locally as the "Tri-State area" and home to 376,155 residents in 2020. Ashland serves as an important economic and medical center for northeastern Kentucky. Ashland is a home-rule class city under Kentucky law.
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Living in Ashland
- Median household income
- $52,715
- Median home value
- $125,000
- Median rent
- $872/mo
- Median age
- 40.7
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Ashland had 21,625 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 21,625 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,014 per sq mi (778 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ashland at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Boyd County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 21,625 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.74 sq mi (27.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 551 ft (168 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.4595° N, 82.6451° W |
| ZIP code | 41101 |
| Official website | ashlandky.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2102368 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ashland
- Coal Grove, OH2.3 mi N
- Westwood2.4 mi NW
- Ironville2.9 mi W
- Bellefonte3.7 mi NW
- Catlettsburg3.7 mi SE
- South Point, OH4.4 mi SE
- Russell4.6 mi NW
- Kenova, WV5.2 mi SE
- Ironton, OH5.4 mi N
- Cannonsburg6.0 mi SW
- Flatwoods6.4 mi NW
- Ceredo, WV6.9 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Ashland
What county is Ashland in?
Ashland is in Boyd County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Ashland, KY?
21,625 people lived in Ashland at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ashland, KY?
The ZIP code of Ashland is 41101.
What is the elevation of Ashland?
551 feet (168 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ashland?
Coal Grove (2.3 mi), Westwood (2.4 mi), Ironville (2.9 mi), Bellefonte (3.7 mi), Catlettsburg (3.7 mi).
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