Ashland
City in Ashland County, Wisconsin
Ashland is a city in Ashland County, Wisconsin, with 7,908 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 673 ft (205 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bayfront, 4.9 miles NE.
- 7,908residents (2020 Census)
- 673 ftelevation · 205 m
- 13.4 sq miland area · 34.6 km²
- 592 / sq mipopulation density
- 54806ZIP code
About Ashland
Ashland is a city in Ashland and Bayfield counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It is the county seat of Ashland County. The city is a port on Lake Superior, near the head of Chequamegon Bay. The population was 7,908 in the 2020 census, all of whom resided in the Ashland County portion of the city. The unpopulated Bayfield County portion is in the city's southwest, bordered by the easternmost part of the Town of Eileen.
The junction of U.S. Route 2 (US 2) and Wisconsin Highway 13 (WIS 13) is located at this city. It is the home of Northwood Technical College, the Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute, and the recently closed Northland College. The town's original name, zhamawanik, means 'long stretched beaver' in Ojibwe.
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Living in Ashland
- Median household income
- $54,529
- Median home value
- $176,400
- Median rent
- $753/mo
- Median age
- 40.9
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Ashland had 7,908 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,908 |
|---|---|
| Density | 592 per sq mi (228 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ashland at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Ashland County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 7,908 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.36 sq mi (34.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.25 sq mi (0.66 km²) |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.5818° N, 90.8719° W |
| ZIP code | 54806 |
| Official website | coawi.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5503225 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ashland
- Bayfront4.9 mi NE
- Washburn6.7 mi N
- Diaperville7.7 mi E
- Odanah9.2 mi E
- New Odanah10.6 mi E
- Marengo11.5 mi S
- Jolmaville11.8 mi SE
- Franks Field13.1 mi E
- Mason13.4 mi SW
- Birch Hill15.6 mi E
- Bayfield16.3 mi N
- Grand View18.4 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ashland
What county is Ashland in?
Ashland is in Ashland County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Ashland, WI?
7,908 people lived in Ashland at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ashland, WI?
The ZIP code of Ashland is 54806.
What is the elevation of Ashland?
673 feet (205 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ashland?
Bayfront (4.9 mi), Washburn (6.7 mi), Diaperville (7.7 mi), Odanah (9.2 mi), New Odanah (10.6 mi).
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