Ashland
Census-designated place in Rosebud County, Montana

Ashland is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Rosebud County, Montana, with 773 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,920 ft (890 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lame Deer, 15.3 miles W.
- 773residents (2020 Census)
- 2,920 ftelevation · 890 m
- 20.7 sq miland area · 53.5 km²
- 37 / sq mipopulation density
- 59003ZIP code
About Ashland
Ashland is a census-designated place (CDP) in Rosebud County, Montana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Ashland had a population of 773. Ashland is immediately east of the boundary of the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation and also along the Tongue River. It is the location of the St. Labre Indian Catholic High School, established in 1884 as a boarding school by a Catholic mission to the Cheyenne.
The town was established in 1881 and called Straders after the first postmaster. The name was changed to Ashland in 1886.
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Living in Ashland
- Median household income
- $45,607
- Median home value
- $85,000
- Median rent
- $621/mo
- Median age
- 37.3
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Ashland had 773 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 773 |
|---|---|
| Density | 37 per sq mi (14 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ashland at a glance
| State | Montana (MT) |
|---|---|
| County | Rosebud County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 773 (2020) |
| Land area | 20.67 sq mi (53.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,920 ft (890 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.5977° N, 106.2975° W |
| ZIP code | 59003 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3002800 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ashland
- Lame Deer15.3 mi W
- Birney15.8 mi SW
- Muddy23.1 mi W
- Colstrip26.0 mi NW
- Busby33.3 mi W
- Broadus44.3 mi E
- Rosebud47.0 mi N
- Forsyth49.7 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Ashland
What county is Ashland in?
Ashland is in Rosebud County, Montana.
What is the population of Ashland, MT?
773 people lived in Ashland at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ashland, MT?
The ZIP code of Ashland is 59003.
What is the elevation of Ashland?
2,920 feet (890 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ashland?
Lame Deer (15.3 mi), Birney (15.8 mi), Muddy (23.1 mi), Colstrip (26.0 mi), Busby (33.3 mi).
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