Ashton, Nebraska
Village · Population 199 · #330 in Nebraska
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About Ashton
Ashton is a tiny community in central Nebraska with an estimated population of 199.
Officially, Ashton is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.59 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 337 residents per square mile.
📰 Ashton News Today
- KRVN 880 – KRVN 93.1 – KAMI - Grain bin fatality reported in Sherman County Rural Radio Network · Jul 29
- Person killed in grain bin accident, body recovered kwqc.com · Jul 30
- Mark Goc Obituary (1959 - 2026) - Ashton, NE - The Grand Island Independent Legacy obituary · Jul 31
- Renee Mildred Gloe Obituary Feb 27, 2026 Apfel Funeral Home and Cremation Services · Feb 27
- Portaling SEC quarterback could offer Nebraska a veteran transfer target Husker Corner · Dec 24
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Ashton Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Ashton — but the Nebraska one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of Nebraska — one of 593 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Ashton
- Ashton Northwest Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeVillage
Population (2024)199
Rank in state#330 of 528
Land area0.59 sq mi
Density337/sq mi
Coordinates41.2478, -98.7952