This Week: In Memoriam

Weekly Record - July 2, 2009

Former Nason mayor looks back on 20 years of service

EarthTalk: Insulating paints

Dear EarthTalk: Do insulating paints actually insulate and save energy? If they do, are they environmentally friendly to use? -- B.D.
Paint additives that claim insulating...

An Invitation to our Ashley Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Ashley, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Ashley area

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Weekend Activities in and around Ashley

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Ashley organization has never been easier

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Digging into 'shovel-ready projects' in the Ashley area

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Giving To Ashley Non-Profits: It Does Good…And It Feels Good

“There is no greater joy in life than giving to worthy
causes.” – Ted Turner, announcing his decision to give $1 billion to the United Nations (1997)
No doubt...

Make a difference in Ashley! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where to start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Ashley area and around the...

Illinois e-News Summaries week of 2/09/2009

02/09/09 - Governor Pat Quinn Names Two Top Staff Members
Appoints New Chief of Staff, General Counsel
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The (Even Greater) Outdoors: Get Out There!

­­­In an age where we spend our days hooked up to Bluetoo­t­hs, broadband and Blackberries, spending a little time in Nature is even more impo­rtan­t to our sanity.Slowing...

Browse This Week's Classified Ads For Ashley

They're short, potent and can help you move everything from a used treadmill to a 6 bedroom house. Check out our terrific resources for classified ads in and around Ashley,...

Don’t let dining out in the Ashley area do you in!

Going out to eat in Ashley and the surrounding area is one of life’s great pleasures. But too often, all those goodi­es on the menu can leave your waistline feeling a little,...

Ashley Illinois Information: Ashley, Illinois is part of WASHINGTON County. Population for Ashley from the last gathering is 613. You can view Ashley venues that host many Ashley IL events every year. You can also research Ashley Illinois homes for sale by visiting our Ashley Illinois real estate guide. Ashley Illinois has a latitude of 38.3286 and a longitude of -89.1899. Zip codes in Ashley, IL include 62808 ... more Ashley zips.

GENERAL POPULATION

Total Population in Ashley, IL
At the time of the most recent United States Census Survey, the number of people in Ashley, IL was 613.

Male Population
At the time of the last full census survey, the number of men in Ashley was 298, which represents 48.6 percent of the total for the community (The national average is 49.10%).

Male Population, Married in Ashley, IL
There are an estimated 108 married men in the town. 47 percent of men over 15 years old in Ashley are married, compared to the national average of 56.70%.

Female Population
The estimated female population in Ashley is 315 which is 51.4 of the total population (Compared to the national average of 50.90%).

Female Population, Married in Ashley, Illinois
There are an estimated 107 married women in the community. 46.3 percent of females over the age of 15 are married, compared to the national average of 52.10%.

AGE

Median Age in Ashley, IL
The median age of people living in Ashley, IL was 36.5 at the time of the last full census survey. (The United States average at the time was 35.3)

At that time, the number of people under the age of 5 living in Ashley was 31. There were 444 people above the age of 18, which represents 72.4 percent of the entire population (compared to the national average of 74.30% ). 14.7 percent of the population (90) in the community was 65 years and over, compared to 12.40% nationally.

RACE

One Race Percent in Ashley, IL
At the time of the last census survey, the number of people of one race in Ashley, IL was 611.

White Population in Ashley, IL
The estimated White population in the Ashley community is 602, which is 98.2 percent of the total population (The U.S. average is 75.10%).

Black Population in Ashley, Illinois
The estimated Black/African American population is 1, which is 0.2 percent of the total population in town (The U.S. average is 12.30%).

American Indian and Alaska Native Population in Ashley, IL
In 2000, the number of American Indians or Alaska Natives in Ashley, IL was 5.

Asian Population in Ashley, Illinois
At the last survey, the total Asian population in the community was 0.

Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander Population in Ashley, IL
The number of Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders living in Ashley was an estimated 0.

Other/Multiple Races
The number of residents identified as “some other race” was 3, while those of “two or more races” was 2 at the time of the last census.

Hispanic Population
The Hispanic population in the Ashley community was 4, or 0.7 percent of the total population (compared to the national average of 12.50% percent).

HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS

Household Population in Ashley, IL
The household population number in Ashley was 613.

Group Quarters Population in Ashley, IL
Group Quarters population in the community was 0.

Average Household Size in Ashley, IL
The average household size in Ashley is 2.5 (The average household size in the United States is 2.59).

Average Family Size
The average family size in the community is 3.12 (The average family size in the United States is 3.14).

HOUSING

Total Housing Units in Ashley, IL
At the time of the last census survey, there were 274 total housing units in Ashley.

The number of occupied housing units was 245, or 89.4 of the total units in town. Of these, 194 were owner-occupied (79.2), and 51 were renter-occupied (20.8, compared to the national average of 33.80%). There were also 29 vacant homes in Ashley at the time of the last complete survey.

Median Home Values in Ashley, Illinois
The total number of single family, owner occupied homes in the community was 162, with a median value in dollars of 34,500.

Monthly Owner Costs in Ashley, IL
For homes with a mortgage, average monthly owner costs were $617 (national average was $1,088). For homes without a mortgage in Ashley, average costs per month were $242 (national average was $295).

EDUCATION

High School Graduate or higher
At the time of the last survey, 294 people in the community had a high school degree, or 73.5 of the population (compared to the national average of 80.40%).

Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Ashley, Illinois
15 people in Ashley also had a Bachelor’s degree or higher, which represented 3.8 of the total population (National average was 24.40%).

MISCELLANEOUS

Civilian Veterans in Ashley, IL
The number of Civilian Veterans in Ashley was 84, or 19.2 percent of the total population (National average is 12.70%).

Disability Status in Ashley, IL
In 2000, there were 144 people in Ashley, IL listed as disabled.

Foreign Born in Ashley, IL
At the time of the last complete survey, there were 14 people in Ashley who spoke a language other than English at home. This represented 2.4 of the total population, compared to the national average of 17.90%.

LABOR STATISTICS

Percentage In Labor Force in Ashley, Illinois
There were 274 in the labor force in Ashley at the time of the last complete survey. This represented 60.2 of the total population, compared to the national average of 63.90%. Mean Travel Time to Work in minutes
From the most recent complete survey, the average commute time to work for local residents in Ashley was 32.1 minutes, compared to the national average of 25.5 minutes.

Median Household Income in Ashley, IL
The median household income in the community at the time of the last survey was $31,429. The median household income in the U.S. was $41,994.

Median Family Income in Ashley, IL
In the last complete census survey, the median family income in the community was $41,000. Median family income in the U.S. was 50,046.

Per Capita Income in Ashley, Illinois
Per capita income in Ashley in the last full census was 14,694. Per capita income in the U.S. was 21,587.

Families below poverty level
According to the most recent survey,families living below the poverty line in Ashley numbered 15, or 10 percent of the population. The percentage of families in America living below the poverty line was 9.20%.

Individuals below the poverty level in Ashley, IL
Individuals living below the poverty line in the community was 105, or 17 percent . The percentage of individuals living beneath the poverty level in the country was 12.40%.