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Moving to Ashford, Washington

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The current estimated population of Ashford is 400, with a gender distribution of 51% male and 49% female. The population has remained stable, with the town serving as a gateway to Mount Rainier National Park.

City Facts

  • Year founded: Early 1900s
  • County: Pierce County
  • Land area: 2.0 square miles
  • Population density: 200 people per square mile
  • Area code: 360
  • Zip code: 98304

Geography and Location

Ashford is a small town located in western Washington, within Pierce County, about 10 miles from the Nisqually Entrance to Mount Rainier National Park. The town is nestled in the Cascade Mountain range, surrounded by dense forests and scenic mountain views. Ashford experiences a marine west coast climate, with mild, wet winters and cool summers. Tourism is a major part of the local economy, as Ashford serves as a base for visitors to Mount Rainier. The town is accessible via State Route 706, which connects it to other communities in western Washington. With its location near Mount Rainier, Ashford offers residents and visitors access to outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and mountaineering, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts.

Demographics

Median resident age: 40.9 years
Median household income: $27,917
Median house value: $114,200

Population by Race

Races in Ashford:

  • White Non-Hispanic (93.6%)
  • American Indian (3.0%)
  • Two or more races (2.6%)
  • Other race (1.9%)

Ancestries: English (20.6%), German (18.7%), Irish (14.6%), Norwegian (6.7%), Swedish (6.7%), Scotch-Irish (5.6%).

Elevation: 1770 feet

Land area: 2.1 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Ashford

  • High school or higher: 87.8%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 19.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 12.2%
  • Unemployed: 22.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 32.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ashford CDP

  • Never married: 34.3%
  • Now married: 45.9%
  • Separated: 5.8%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 14.0%

0.0% Foreign born

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Ashford:

  • MARY BRIDGE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL (about 23 miles; TACOMA, WA)
  • PUGET SOUND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (about 23 miles; TACOMA, WA)
  • TACOMA GENERAL ALLENMORE HOSPITAL (about 23 miles; TACOMA, WA)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Ashford:

  • MCCHORD AFB (about 41 miles; TACOMA, WA; Abbreviation: TCM)
  • GRAY AAF (about 44 miles; FORT LEWIS/TACOMA, WA; Abbreviation: GRF)
  • SEATTLE-TACOMA INTL (about 51 miles; SEATTLE, WA; Abbreviation: SEA)

Other public-use airports nearest to Ashford:

  • SWANSON (about 18 miles; EATONVILLE, WA; Abbreviation: 2W3)
  • STROM FIELD (about 22 miles; MORTON, WA; Abbreviation: 39P)
  • PACKWOOD (about 27 miles; PACKWOOD, WA; Abbreviation: 55S)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ashford:

  • PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY (about 23 miles; TACOMA, WA; Full-time enrollment: 3,265)
  • GREEN RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 39 miles; AUBURN, WA; Full-time enrollment: 4,568)
  • CLOVER PARK TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 45 miles; LAKEWOOD, WA; Full-time enrollment: 3,819)
  • BATES TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 46 miles; TACOMA, WA; Full-time enrollment: 3,710)
  • PIERCE COLLEGE AT FORT STEILACOOM (about 47 miles; LAKEWOOD, WA; Full-time enrollment: 5,921)
  • UNIVERSITY OF PUGET SOUND (about 48 miles; TACOMA, WA; Full-time enrollment: 2,754)
  • HIGHLINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 49 miles; DES MOINES, WA; Full-time enrollment: 4,288)

Public primary/middle school in Ashford:

  • COLUMBIA CREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 99; Location: 24503 STATE ROUTE 706 E; Grades: KG – 06)

Private primary/middle school in Ashford:

  • TEEN HARVEST (Students: 6; Location: 28514 SR 706 E POB 208; Grades: 6 – 9)

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