Ashton, Illinois
Village · Population 939 · #669 in Illinois
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About Ashton
Ashton is a tiny community in northern Illinois with an estimated population of 939.
Officially, Ashton is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.72 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,304 residents per square mile.
📰 Ashton News Today
- Ashton-Franklin Center High School (IL) Football MaxPreps · Aug 4
- Elmer "Gene" Brake Obituary May 27, 2026 - Unger-Horner Funeral Home & Cremation Service Unger-Horner Funeral Home & Cremation Service · May 28
- Patricia "Trish" C. Ashton 1949-2025 Illinois State Bar Association · Sep 30
- Lyle R. Sword Obituary (2026) - Ashton, IL - Beverage Family Funeral Home - Ashton Legacy obituary · Jan 6
- Ashton sisters show how to make delicious cheesecake MyStateline · Oct 23
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What Makes Ashton Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Ashton — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Ashton
- Griffith Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Ashton
- Ashton-Franklin Center HS
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)939
Rank in state#669 of 1,294
Land area0.72 sq mi
Density1,304/sq mi
Coordinates41.8684, -89.2231