Ashland
City in Jackson County, Oregon
Ashland is a city in Jackson County, Oregon, with 21,360 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,949 ft (594 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Talent, 5.4 miles NW.
- 21,360residents (2020 Census)
- 1,949 ftelevation · 594 m
- 6.7 sq miland area · 17.4 km²
- 3,185 / sq mipopulation density
- 97540ZIP code
About Ashland
Ashland is a city in Jackson County, Oregon, United States. It lies along Interstate 5 approximately 16 miles (26 km) north of the California border and near the south end of the Rogue Valley. The city's population was 21,360 at the 2020 census.
The city is the home of Southern Oregon University (SOU) and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF). These are important contributors to Ashland's economy, which also depends on restaurants, galleries, and retail stores that cater to tourists. Lithia Park along Ashland Creek, historic buildings, and a paved intercity bike trail provide additional visitor attractions.
Ashland, originally called "Ashland Mills", was named after Ashland County, Ohio, the original home of founder Abel Helman, and secondarily for Ashland, Kentucky, where other founders had family connections. Ashland has a council-manager government assisted by citizen committees.
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Living in Ashland
- Median household income
- $68,028
- Median home value
- $583,800
- Median rent
- $1,387/mo
- Median age
- 47.7
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Ashland had 21,360 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 21,360 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,185 per sq mi (1,230 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ashland at a glance
| State | Oregon (OR) |
|---|---|
| County | Jackson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 21,360 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.71 sq mi (17.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,949 ft (594 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.1922° N, 122.6983° W |
| ZIP code | 97540 |
| Official website | ashlandoregon.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4103050 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ashland
- Talent5.4 mi NW
- Phoenix8.4 mi NW
- Medford12.7 mi NW
- Jacksonville16.2 mi NW
- Central Point16.7 mi NW
- Ruch17.7 mi W
- White City17.9 mi NW
- Eagle Point19.8 mi N
- Hornbrook, CA21.1 mi S
- Gold Hill24.7 mi NW
- Butte Falls25.0 mi N
- Foots Creek26.4 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ashland
What county is Ashland in?
Ashland is in Jackson County, Oregon.
What is the population of Ashland, OR?
21,360 people lived in Ashland at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ashland, OR?
The ZIP code of Ashland is 97540.
What is the elevation of Ashland?
1,949 feet (594 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ashland?
Talent (5.4 mi), Phoenix (8.4 mi), Medford (12.7 mi), Jacksonville (16.2 mi), Central Point (16.7 mi).
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