Ashfield is a town located in Franklin County, in the state of Massachusetts (MA), United States. Nestled in the New England division of the North-east region, it covers an area of 40.3 square miles (104.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 1244 ft. With a population of approximately 1,800 residents, Ashfield offers a peaceful, rural atmosphere.
The town's population is composed of about 49.06% males and 50.94% females, and it has a population density of 44.67 people per square mile (17.25/km²). Ashfield lies at a latitude of 42.52 and a longitude of -72.81, operating in the UTC-5.
Locals reflect a blend of American ancestry, with roots primarily in United States (0%), followed by English (22.7%), German (14.8%), and Scotch-Irish (0%) heritage. The town is identified by the ZIP code 01330.