Ashland, Nebraska

According to ALLCITYCODES, Ashland, Nebraska is a small town located in Saunders County, with a population of over 5,000 people. It is situated along the Platte River and is an important stop for travelers on their way westward. It has a semi-arid climate, with hot summers and cold winters. The average yearly temperature is around 55°F (13°C).

Ashland has a rich history dating back to the mid-1800s when it was founded as a trading post. In 1856, it became the county seat of Saunders County and was incorporated as a village in 1885. The town’s economy relied heavily on agriculture until the early 1900s when it began to diversify with manufacturing industries such as lumber milling and brick production.

Today, Ashland’s economy is still largely based on agriculture with several large farms located in and around the city. Tourism also plays an important role in the local economy due to its proximity to Omaha and Lincoln. There are several historic sites located throughout Ashland including Fort Ashland which was built by settlers during the Civil War for protection against Native Americans.

The city also has several public schools including elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and post-secondary institutions such as College of Saint Mary and Southeast Community College campuses in Ashland.

When it comes to politics, Ashland leans towards conservative ideals but has historically voted Democrat in presidential elections since 2000. It is represented by Republican Don Bacon in Congress who serves Nebraska’s 2nd district which encompasses most of eastern Nebraska including Omaha.

Ashland has many landmarks that make it unique including its historic downtown district which consists of several blocks filled with antique stores, restaurants and other retail stores as well as some historical buildings like the old courthouse built in 1880 which houses the Saunders County Museum today. Other noteworthy landmarks include Ash Hollow State Historical Park located just outside of town which features an old stagecoach stop from the 1800s; The Platte River State Park; The Old Mill; And Storz Brewery – one of only two remaining breweries from pre-prohibition times still operating today!

Population: 2,262. Estimated population in July 2020: 2,493 (+10.2% change)
Males: 1,062 (46.9%), Females: 1,200 (53.1%)

Saunders County

Zip code: 68003

Median resident age: 37.8 years
Median household income: $40,441
Median house value: $86,000

Races in Ashland:

Ancestries: German (37.4%), Irish (16.4%), English (12.1%), Swedish (7.4%), United States (4.3%), Danish (3.4%).

Elevation: 1096 feet

Land area: 1.1 square miles

Population

Ashland, Nebraska is a small city of approximately 8,000 people. It is located in Saunders County, part of the Omaha-Council Bluffs Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of Ashland is largely homogenous with 86% of residents identifying as white and 11% as Hispanic or Latino. The median household income in Ashland is slightly below the national average at $50,417 while the median age is slightly above at 38.6 years old.

The majority of Ashland’s population works in blue-collar jobs, including construction, manufacturing and transportation occupations. The city also has a small but growing retail sector that employs a significant number of workers. Education levels are also on the rise in Ashland with 79% having received a high school diploma or higher compared to 75% for Nebraska overall. The city also has a strong agricultural history and many residents are employed by local farms and ranches in some capacity. In addition to its strong agricultural roots, Ashland has been home to several large businesses over the years such as Nebraska Beef and the Schilling Family Farms which employ hundreds of local workers each year.

For population 25 years and over in Ashland

• High school or higher: 80.8%
• Bachelor’s degree or higher: 13.6%
• Graduate or professional degree: 3.3%
• Unemployed: 3.6%
• Mean travel time to work: 23.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ashland city

• Never married: 22.3%
• Now married: 54.8%
• Separated: 0.8%
• Widowed: 10.9%
• Divorced: 11.2%

2.2% Foreign born (1.1% Latin America, 0.6% Asia, 0.4% Europe).

Population change in the 1990s: +141 (+6.6%).

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