Ashtabula is a city located in Ashtabula County Ohio. Ashtabula has a 2024 population of 17,722. Ashtabula is currently declining at a rate of -0.35% annually and its population has decreased by -1.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,972 in 2020.
The average household income in Ashtabula is $57,718 with a poverty rate of 31.57%. The median age in Ashtabula is 40.1 years: 39.1 years for males, and 42.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ashtabula was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,218 | 79.35% |
| Two or more races | 1,462 | 8.16% |
| Black or African American | 1,437 | 8.02% |
| Other race | 703 | 3.92% |
| Asian | 99 | 0.55% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,598 | 2.32 | 55.8 | 44.2 |
| Non Family | 3,261 | 1.27 | 50.8 | 49.2 |
| Married | 2,429 | 2.98 | 71.9 | 28.1 |
| Female | 1,500 | 3.42 | 39.7 | 60.3 |
| Male | 408 | 2.72 | 58.8 | 41.2 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
55.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,500 | 11.98% |
| Associates Degree | 939 | 7.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,073 | 8.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 534 | 4.27% |
| High School Graduate | 5,415 | 43.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 532 | 4.25% |
| Some College | 2,525 | 20.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,873 | 8,595 | 1,418 |
| Hispanic | 1,094 | 604 | 141 |
| Black | 1,039 | 835 | 24 |
| 2+ Races | 614 | 589 | 86 |
| Other Race | 337 | 171 | 20 |
| Asian | 65 | 35 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 95.93%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 14.36%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $30,239 | $28,156 | $33,036 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,667 | $86,389 | $62,750 |
| High School Graduate | $29,404 | $31,382 | $25,591 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,688 | $31,635 | $26,556 |
| Overall | $31,377 | $34,943 | $29,160 |
| Some College | $32,024 | $42,955 | $27,530 |
$31,377
Average Earnings
$34,943
Average Male
$29,160
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.23% of Ashtabula residents speak only English, while 7.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.61% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,887 | 3,629 | 28.16% |
| Hispanic | 2,241 | 893 | 39.85% |
| Multiple | 1,452 | 585 | 40.29% |
| Black | 1,409 | 569 | 40.38% |
| Other | 703 | 246 | 34.99% |
| Asian | 99 | 16 | 16.16% |
31.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.13%
Male Poverty Rate
32.97%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ashtabula is Black, with 40.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ashtabula is Asian, with 16.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 48.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.58% |
| High School | 32.44% |
| Some College | 25.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 16.18% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 58.53% |
| Female Unemployed | 53.35% |
| Female Employed | 17.85% |
| Male Employed | 12.22% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,219 | $66,687 |
| Households | $43,782 | $57,718 |
| Married Families | $63,701 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,063 | $42,444 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.1%
Male Marriage Rate
32.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,140
Number of Veterans
1,035
Male Veterans
105
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 465 |
| Second Gulf War | 256 |
| First Gulf War | 94 |
| Korea | 11 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 361 |
| 75+ | 310 |
| 55 to 64 | 196 |
| 18 to 34 | 143 |
| 35 to 54 | 130 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 994 | 8.68% |
| Black | 92 | 8.19% |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 4.91% |
| Other Race | 14 | 3.1% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 0.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
30.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.3%
Labor Force Participation
52.9%
Employment Rate
12.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.09%
Born in Ashtabula
96.46%
Native Born
3.54%
Foreign Born
1.98%
Non Citizen
1.57%
Naturalized
96.46% of Ashtabula residents were born in the United States, with 75.09% having been born in Ohio. 1.98% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 17,411 | -62 | -0.35% |
| 2028 | 17,473 | -62 | -0.35% |
| 2027 | 17,535 | -63 | -0.36% |
| 2026 | 17,598 | -62 | -0.35% |
| 2025 | 17,660 | -62 | -0.35% |
| 2024 | 17,722 | -63 | -0.35% |
| 2023 | 17,785 | -31 | -0.17% |
| 2022 | 17,816 | -115 | -0.64% |
| 2021 | 17,931 | -41 | -0.23% |
| 2020 | 17,972 | -19 | -0.11% |
| 2019 | 17,991 | -97 | -0.54% |
| 2018 | 18,088 | -50 | -0.28% |
| 2017 | 18,138 | -114 | -0.62% |
| 2016 | 18,252 | -94 | -0.51% |
| 2015 | 18,346 | -147 | -0.79% |
| 2014 | 18,493 | -166 | -0.89% |
| 2013 | 18,659 | -143 | -0.76% |
| 2012 | 18,802 | -213 | -1.12% |
| 2011 | 19,015 | -90 | -0.47% |
| 2010 | 19,105 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 20,962 | -671 | -3.1% |
| 1990 | 21,633 | -1,816 | -7.74% |
| 1980 | 23,449 | -864 | -3.55% |
| 1970 | 24,313 | -246 | -1% |
| 1960 | 24,559 | 863 | 3.64% |
| 1950 | 23,696 | 2,291 | 10.7% |
| 1940 | 21,405 | -1,896 | -8.14% |
| 1930 | 23,301 | 1,219 | 5.52% |
| 1920 | 22,082 | 3,816 | 20.89% |
| 1910 | 18,266 | 5,317 | 41.06% |
| 1900 | 12,949 | 4,611 | 55.3% |
| 1890 | 8,338 | 3,893 | 87.58% |
| 1880 | 4,445 | -12,966 | -74.47% |