Ashland Population 2026
Ashland has a population of 21,108, making it the #2246 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Kentucky. It is about 417× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,108
Rank in United States
#2246
Coordinates
38.48°N, 82.64°W
~168 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
488 km
303 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kentucky
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 624,444 | #29 |
| Lexington | 320,347 | #58 |
| Lexington-Fayette | 314,488 | #61 |
| Meads | 288,649 | #69 |
| Bowling Green | 63,616 | #628 |
| Owensboro | 59,042 | #703 |
| Covington | 40,997 | #1083 |
| Richmond | 33,533 | #1369 |
Cities near Ashland
- Meads288,649 people · ~10 km away
- Huntington48,638 people · ~18 km away
- Portsmouth20,409 people · ~42 km away
- Charleston46,838 people · ~89 km away
- Chillicothe21,727 people · ~100 km away
- Athens25,044 people · ~105 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ashland?
Ashland has a population of 21,108 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2246 biggest city in United States.
What state is Ashland in?
Ashland is located in Kentucky, United States.
Is Ashland the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 488 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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