Moving to Ashland, Wisconsin
The current estimated population of Ashland, Wisconsin, is 7,880, with approximately 49% male and 51% female. The population has remained stable, reflecting the town’s role as a regional center on Lake Superior.
City Facts
- Year Founded: 1872
- County Affiliated: Ashland County
- Land Area: 13.7 square miles
- Population Density: 575 people per square mile
- Area Code: 715
- Zip Codes: 54806
Geography and Location
Ashland, Wisconsin, is located in northern Wisconsin, on the southern shore of Lake Superior, within Ashland County. The town serves as a hub for the surrounding rural areas and has a strong connection to the lake through its maritime history. Ashland experiences a humid continental climate, with cold, snowy winters and mild summers, common to the Great Lakes region. The surrounding geography includes forests, lakes, and rolling hills, with the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore located nearby, offering opportunities for boating, hiking, and camping. Ashland’s economy is based on tourism, small manufacturing, and services, with the town’s waterfront area attracting visitors and residents alike. Ashland’s scenic beauty, outdoor recreation options, and close-knit community make it a desirable place to live in northern Wisconsin.
Demographics
Median resident age: 36.4 years
Median household income: $30,853
Median house value: $64,000
Population by Race
Races in Ashland:
- White Non-Hispanic (89.6%)
- American Indian (8.0%)
- Two or more races (2.2%)
- Hispanic (1.4%)
Ancestries: German (29.5%), Norwegian (12.2%), Polish (12.0%), Swedish (11.8%), Irish (10.9%), English (7.0%).
Elevation: 671 feet
Land area: 13.4 square miles
Population by Education
For population 25 years and over in Ashland
- High school or higher: 84.6%
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 20.4%
- Graduate or professional degree: 7.6%
- Unemployed: 8.7%
- Mean travel time to work: 11.7 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Ashland city
- Never married: 30.4%
- Now married: 48.3%
- Separated: 1.4%
- Widowed: 10.3%
- Divorced: 9.6%
1.3% Foreign born
Population change in the 1990s: -97 (-1.1%).
Hospitals
Hospital/medical center in Ashland:
- MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER INC (1615 MAPLE LANE)
Other hospitals/medical centers near Ashland:
- GRAND VIEW HOSPITAL (about 51 miles; IRONWOOD, MI)
- HAYWARD AREA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 52 miles; HAYWARD, WI)
- FLAMBEAU HOSPITAL INC (about 59 miles; PARK FALLS, WI)
Airports
Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Ashland:
- GOGEBIC-IRON COUNTY (about 54 miles; IRONWOOD, MI; Abbreviation: IWD)
- DULUTH INTL (about 92 miles; DULUTH, MN; Abbreviation: DLH)
- RHINELANDER-ONEIDA COUNTY (about 119 miles; RHINELANDER, WI; Abbreviation: RHI)
Other public-use airports nearest to Ashland:
- JOHN F KENNEDY MEMORIAL (about 5 miles; ASHLAND, WI; Abbreviation: ASX)
- MADELINE ISLAND (about 17 miles; LA POINTE, WI; Abbreviation: 4R5)
- CABLE UNION (about 37 miles; CABLE, WI; Abbreviation: 3CU)
Colleges and Universities
College/University in Ashland:
- NORTHLAND COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 738; Location: 1411 ELLIS AVE; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.northland.edu)
Colleges and Universities
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ashland:
- UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA-DULUTH (about 84 miles; DULUTH, MN; Full-time enrollment: 8,224)
- UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-SUPERIOR (about 85 miles; SUPERIOR, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,436)
- LAKE SUPERIOR COLLEGE (about 92 miles; DULUTH, MN; Full-time enrollment: 2,512)
- WISCONSIN INDIANHEAD TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 96 miles; Shell Lake, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,045)
- UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-EAU CLAIRE (about 131 miles; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Full-time enrollment: 9,866)
- CHIPPEWA VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 131 miles; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,601)
- UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-STOUT (about 139 miles; MENOMONIE, WI; Full-time enrollment: 7,183)
Schools
Public high school in Ashland:
- ASHLAND HI (Students: 809; Location: 1900 BEASER AVE; Grades: 09 – 12)
Private high school in Ashland:
- CELEBRATION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 23; Location: PO BOX 651; Grades: PK – 12)
Public primary/middle schools in Ashland:
- ASHLAND MID (Students: 492; Location: 203 11TH ST E; Grades: 06 – 08)
- LAKE SUPERIOR PRIMARY (Students: 412; Location: 1101 BINSFIELD RD; Grades: PK – 02)
- LAKE SUPERIOR INTERMEDIATE (Students: 404; Location: 1101 BINSFIELD RD; Grades: 03 – 05)
- MARENGO VALLEY EL (Students: 169; Location: RR 4 BOX 211; Grades: KG – 06)
Private primary/middle schools in Ashland:
- OUR LADY OF THE LAKE SCHOOL (Students: 187; Location: 215 EAST LAKESHORE DRIVE; Grades: PK – 8)
- ZION LUTHERAN CRHISTIAN SCH (Students: 13; Location: 1111 11TH AVE PO BOX 31; Grades: KG – 8)
- ASHLAND 7TH DAY ADVENTIST SCH (Students: 6; Location: 622 10TH AVE W; Grades: 3 – 8)
Libraries
Library in Ashland:
- VAUGHN PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $384,821; Location: 502 W. MAIN ST.; 29,767 books; 1,396 audio materials; 1,354 video materials; 156 serial subscriptions)