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Ashland, ME
Census-designated place in Aroostook County, Maine.
Population
614
Land area
4.5sq mi
People per sq mi
138
ZIP codes
0
Ashland and its ZIP codes
Ashland at a glance
- Ashland is about 3.1 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- The median household income is $50,500, 32% below the Maine median of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $139,800 (53% below Maine).
Local data for Ashland, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ashland, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,500
Poverty rate
23.3%
Median home value
$139,800
Homeownership
55.4%
Bachelor's or higher
18.6%
Median age
54.6
Average commute
20.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (126), Irish Americans (67), Scottish Americans (39).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Aroostook County. PPP loans are for Ashland.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,513
25,657 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,192
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$770M
FY 2026, $11,480 per person
How people get to work
Ashland, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.8%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other14.8%
- Worked from home3.9%
Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ashland, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,940
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
92
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 3°F
38.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ashland, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.4%
U.S. 33.3% +8.1 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
20.0%
U.S. 12.8% +7.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
Cities near Ashland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MapletonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3 |
| WashburnCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.5 |
| Presque IsleCity | 20 mi | 75.8 |
| CaribouCity | 26 mi | 79.3 |
| Mars HillCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 2.1 |
| BlaineCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 2.7 |
| Fort FairfieldCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 2.9 |
| Eagle LakeCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ashland, ME in?
- Ashland is in Aroostook County, Maine.
- What is the population of Ashland, ME?
- About 614 people live in Ashland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ashland?
- Nearby places include Mapleton (13 mi), Washburn (16 mi), Presque Isle (20 mi), Caribou (26 mi), Mars Hill (26 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023