Ashley, Missouri

Ashley is a census-designated place in Pike County, Missouri, United States.^[2] It has a population of 94 in the 2020 census. It is located on Route 161, approximately six miles south of Bowling Green.^[3]

Ashley, Missouri
Census-Designated Place
Coordinates: 39°15′13″N 91°13′26″W
Country	United States
State	Missouri
County	Pike
Area [1]
• Total	1.32 sq mi (3.43 km2)
• Land	1.32 sq mi (3.41 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation [2]	738 ft (225 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	94
• Density	71.32/sq mi (27.53/km2)
zip code	63334
FIPS code	29-02260
GNIS feature ID	2587051[2]

Ashley was platted in 1836.^[4] The community was named for William Henry Ashley, who served as lieutenant governor in the 1820s.^[5] A post office called Ashley was established in 1835, and remained in operation until 1965.^[6]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
2020	94		—
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

Transportation

While there is no fixed-route transit service in Ashley, intercity bus service is provided by Burlington Trailways in nearby Bowling Green.^[8]