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Ashford, WA
Census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington.
Population
319
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
129
ZIP codes
0
Ashford and its ZIP codes
Local data for Ashford, WA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pierce County. PPP loans are for Ashford.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,973
337,071 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,414
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$7.2B
FY 2026, $7,831 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ashford, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
31
Countywide, mostly heavy rain
Flood insurance policies
2,101
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
75° / 26°F
82.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ashford, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Ashford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ElbeCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.1 |
| MineralCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.7 |
| AlderCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.2 |
| La GrandeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.3 |
| EatonvilleTown | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| Clear LakeCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 8.5 |
| KapowsinCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.1 |
| MortonCity | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| PackwoodCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1 |
| CarbonadoTown | 23 mi | 0.4 |
| GrahamCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 42.7 |
| CrockerCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 7.1 |
| WilkesonTown | 24 mi | 0.5 |
| South CreekCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 7.7 |
| OrtingCity | 25 mi | 2.7 |
| Elk PlainCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 8.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ashford, WA in?
- Ashford is in Pierce County, Washington.
- What is the population of Ashford, WA?
- About 319 people live in Ashford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ashford?
- Nearby places include Elbe (8.7 mi), Mineral (8.7 mi), Alder (13 mi), La Grande (14 mi), Eatonville (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023