Ashland, Kansas

Ashland, Kansas
City and County seat
First National Bank building, listed in the National Register of Historic Places [2]
Location within Clark County and Kansas
KDOT map of Clark County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°11′12″N99°46′11″W / 37.18667°N 99.76972°W / 37.18667; -99.76972 [3]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Clark
Founded	1884
Incorporated	1886
Named for	Ashland, Kentucky
Area [4]
• Total	1.69 sq mi (4.38 km2)
• Land	1.69 sq mi (4.38 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [3]	1,972 ft (601 m)
Population  (2020) [5]
• Total	783
• Density	460/sq mi (180/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67831
Area code	620
FIPS code	20-02675
GNIS ID	2393999 [3]
Website	ashlandks.com

Ashland is a city in and the county seat of Clark County, Kansas, United States. ^[3] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 783. ^[5]

History

Ashland lies along what was once a military road from Fort Dodge (now Dodge City, Kansas) to the north and Fort Supply in the Indian Territory to the south. In 1870, during the Comanche Campaign against the Native Americans, the Army built two redoubts along the Dodge/Supply trail near the current site of Ashland: the Bear Creek Redoubt, five miles to the north, ^[6] and the Cimarron Redoubt, nine miles to the south. ^[7]

Founded in 1884, ^[8] it was named after the city of Ashland, Kentucky. ^[9] The first post office in Ashland was established in 1885. ^[10]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.68 square miles (4.35 km²), all of it land. ^[11]

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Ashland has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Ashland was 114 °F (45.6 °C) on August 17, 1909, August 13, 1936, June 25, 1911, and June 27, 2011, while the coldest temperature recorded was −20 °F (−28.9 °C) on February 10, 2011. ^[12]

Climate data for Ashland, Kansas, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1900–present
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Record high °F (°C)	84 (29)	91 (33)	100 (38)	102 (39)	106 (41)	114 (46)	113 (45)	114 (46)	109 (43)	102 (39)	93 (34)	92 (33)	114 (46)
Mean maximum °F (°C)	70.9 (21.6)	77.2 (25.1)	85.5 (29.7)	91.8 (33.2)	97.2 (36.2)	101.8 (38.8)	106.7 (41.5)	104.7 (40.4)	100.6 (38.1)	93.8 (34.3)	81.0 (27.2)	71.1 (21.7)	108.4 (42.4)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)	47.7 (8.7)	51.4 (10.8)	61.6 (16.4)	70.6 (21.4)	80.0 (26.7)	89.7 (32.1)	95.2 (35.1)	93.2 (34.0)	85.5 (29.7)	73.2 (22.9)	59.6 (15.3)	48.5 (9.2)	71.4 (21.9)
Daily mean °F (°C)	33.1 (0.6)	36.7 (2.6)	46.4 (8.0)	55.5 (13.1)	66.5 (19.2)	76.7 (24.8)	81.5 (27.5)	79.5 (26.4)	70.8 (21.6)	57.5 (14.2)	44.4 (6.9)	34.3 (1.3)	56.9 (13.9)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)	18.5 (−7.5)	22.0 (−5.6)	31.3 (−0.4)	40.4 (4.7)	52.9 (11.6)	63.6 (17.6)	67.7 (19.8)	65.8 (18.8)	56.2 (13.4)	41.8 (5.4)	29.3 (−1.5)	20.1 (−6.6)	42.5 (5.8)
Mean minimum °F (°C)	2.8 (−16.2)	5.4 (−14.8)	12.7 (−10.7)	22.9 (−5.1)	35.0 (1.7)	49.6 (9.8)	56.7 (13.7)	54.6 (12.6)	39.0 (3.9)	23.8 (−4.6)	11.7 (−11.3)	3.6 (−15.8)	−3.1 (−19.5)
Record low °F (°C)	−19 (−28)	−20 (−29)	−8 (−22)	11 (−12)	22 (−6)	40 (4)	46 (8)	40 (4)	24 (−4)	9 (−13)	−1 (−18)	−17 (−27)	−20 (−29)
Average precipitation inches (mm)	0.66 (17)	0.73 (19)	1.39 (35)	1.83 (46)	3.19 (81)	3.96 (101)	2.94 (75)	2.98 (76)	1.60 (41)	1.79 (45)	0.93 (24)	1.00 (25)	23.00 (584)
Average snowfall inches (cm)	2.3 (5.8)	3.6 (9.1)	1.8 (4.6)	0.1 (0.25)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.1 (0.25)	0.5 (1.3)	3.2 (8.1)	11.6 (29.4)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)	2.7	3.5	4.8	5.6	7.9	7.9	7.0	7.7	4.9	5.2	3.2	3.7	64.1
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in)	1.4	1.3	0.9	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.1	0.3	1.5	5.5
Source 1: NOAA [13]
Source 2: National Weather Service [12]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1890	459		—
1900	493		7.4%
1910	910		84.6%
1920	1,147		26.0%
1930	1,232		7.4%
1940	1,186		−3.7%
1950	1,493		25.9%
1960	1,312		−12.1%
1970	1,244		−5.2%
1980	1,096		−11.9%
1990	1,032		−5.8%
2000	975		−5.5%
2010	867		−11.1%
2020	783		−9.7%
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $32,721, and the median income for a family was $40,682. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $20,313 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,183. About 9.5% of families and 11.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.3% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 783 people, 357 households, and 204 families in Ashland. ^{[14] [15]} The population density was 463.0 per square mile (178.8/km²). There were 452 housing units at an average density of 267.3 per square mile (103.2/km²). ^{[15] [16]} The racial makeup was 84.55% (662) white or European American (82.89% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.89% (7) Native American or Alaska Native, 1.15% (9) Asian, 0.13% (1) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 6.77% (53) from other races, and 6.51% (51) from two or more races. ^[17] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 9.83% (77) of the population. ^[18]

Of the 357 households, 26.9% had children under the age of 18; 45.4% were married couples living together; 31.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 38.9% of households consisted of individuals and 19.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[15] The average household size was 2.0 and the average family size was 2.5. ^[19] The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 23.6% of the population. ^[20]

22.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 22.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.4 males. ^[15] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 116.5 males. ^[15]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $51,042 (with a margin of error of +/- $12,854) and the median family income was $65,938 (+/- $17,147). ^[21] Males had a median income of $40,536 (+/- $16,458) versus $23,333 (+/- $5,078) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $27,031 (+/- $3,613). ^[22] Approximately, 6.7% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.4% of those under the age of 18 and 11.5% of those ages 65 or over. ^{[23] [24]}

2010 census

As of the census ^[25] of 2010, there were 867 people, 381 households, and 239 families residing in the city. The population density was 516.1 inhabitants per square mile (199.3/km²). There were 465 housing units at an average density of 276.8 per square mile (106.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 92.7% White, 0.9% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.3% from other races, and 3.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.8% of the population.

There were 381 households, of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.3% were non-families. 33.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.81.

The median age in the city was 44.8 years. 23.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.2% were from 25 to 44; 28% were from 45 to 64; and 21.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

Arts and culture

• Big Basin Prairie Preserve
• St. Jacob's Well

Education

Ashland Elementary School (2016)

The community is served by Ashland USD 220 public school district. ^[26] USD 220 has two schools: Ashland Elementary School and Ashland Junior/Senior High School. The school mascot is the Bluejay and the school colors are royal blue, yellow, and white.

Notable people

• Ronald Johnson, (1935–1998), American poet.
• Wes Santee, (1932–2010), American middle-distance runner

References

2. "National and State Registers of Historic Places: County: Clark". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved 2016-04-03.
3. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ashland, Kansas
4. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
5. "Profile of Ashland, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 22, 2021. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
6. Stein, Martin. National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Bear Creek Redoubt . National Park Service, 1976-04-26, 1-2. Accessed 2009-09-09.
7. Stein, Martin. National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Cimarron Redoubt . National Park Service, 1976-04-26, 1-2. Accessed 2009-09-09.
8. "Clark County". Blue Skyways. Kansas State Library. Retrieved June 7, 2014.
9. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp.  159.
10. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 6, 2014.
11. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
12. "NOAA Online Weather Data – NWS Dodge City". National Weather Service. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
13. "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Ashland, KS". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
14. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
15. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
16. Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
17. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
18. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
19. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
20. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
21. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
22. "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
23. "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
24. "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
25. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
26. "USD 220 Ashland". USD 220. Retrieved January 6, 2017.

Further reading

• Kansas portal

See also: List of books about Kansas, including historical information about its counties and cities

See also: List of books about Clark County, Kansas

External links

• City of Ashland
• Ashland - Directory of Public Officials
• Ashland city map, KDOT