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Moving to Ashippun, Wisconsin

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The current estimated population of Ashippun is 2,600, with a gender distribution of 50% male and 50% female. The population has remained steady, supported by its agricultural base and small-town appeal in southeastern Wisconsin.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1844
  • County: Dodge County
  • Land area: 36.2 square miles
  • Population density: 72 people per square mile
  • Area code: 920
  • Zip code: 53003

Geography and Location

Ashippun is a small town located in southeastern Wisconsin, within Dodge County, about 45 miles northwest of Milwaukee. The town is surrounded by farmland, with agriculture playing a significant role in the local economy. Dairy farming, corn, and soybeans are common products in the area. Ashippun has a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers. The town is accessible via Wisconsin Highway 67, which connects it to nearby towns and cities. The local economy is driven by agriculture, small businesses, and services that cater to the surrounding rural community. Ashippun’s rural charm and family-oriented atmosphere make it a peaceful place to live, offering a slower pace of life with easy access to the larger cities of southeastern Wisconsin.

Demographics

Median resident age: 37.4 years
Median household income: $55,982
Median house value: $140,000

Population by Race

Races in Ashippun:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.0%)
  • Hispanic (1.1%)
  • Two or more races (1.0%)
  • American Indian (0.5%)

Ancestries: German (59.4%), Irish (10.5%), Norwegian (7.1%), Polish (6.8%), English (6.8%), French (4.2%).

Elevation: 858 feet

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Ashippun

  • High school or higher: 86.6%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 12.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.7%
  • Unemployed: 3.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 27.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ashippun town

  • Never married: 19.8%
  • Now married: 67.6%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 3.8%
  • Divorced: 8.0%

0.9% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +532 (+30.0%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Ashippun:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Ashippun:

  • GENERAL MITCHELL INTERNATIONAL (about 48 miles; MILWAUKEE, WI; Abbreviation: MKE)
  • WITTMAN REGIONAL (about 54 miles; OSHKOSH, WI; Abbreviation: OSH)
  • ROCK CO (about 55 miles; JANESVILLE, WI; Abbreviation: JVL)

Other public-use airports nearest to Ashippun:

  • HARTFORD MUNI (about 13 miles; HARTFORD, WI; Abbreviation: HXF)
  • WATERTOWN MUNI (about 15 miles; WATERTOWN, WI; Abbreviation: RYV)
  • DODGE COUNTY (about 19 miles; JUNEAU, WI; Abbreviation: UNU)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ashippun:

  • WAUKESHA COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 20 miles; PEWAUKEE, WI; Full-time enrollment: 3,465)
  • CARROLL COLLEGE (about 26 miles; WAUKESHA, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,332)
  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-WHITEWATER (about 31 miles; WHITEWATER, WI; Full-time enrollment: 9,493)
  • CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY-WISCONSIN (about 36 miles; MEQUON, WI; Full-time enrollment: 3,654)
  • MORAINE PARK TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 37 miles; FOND DU LAC, WI; Full-time enrollment: 3,037)
  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE (about 41 miles; MILWAUKEE, WI; Full-time enrollment: 18,994)
  • MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY (about 43 miles; MILWAUKEE, WI; Full-time enrollment: 9,589)

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