Ashland County, Ohio's estimated 2024 population is 52,356 with a growth rate of 0.32% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Ashland County, Ohio is the 48th largest county in Ohio. The 2010 population was 53,317 and has seen a growth of -1.8% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 53,186 | 166 | 0.31% |
| 2028 | 53,020 | 166 | 0.31% |
| 2027 | 52,854 | 166 | 0.32% |
| 2026 | 52,688 | 166 | 0.32% |
| 2025 | 52,522 | 166 | 0.32% |
| 2024 | 52,356 | 166 | 0.32% |
| 2023 | 52,190 | 166 | 0.32% |
| 2022 | 52,024 | -159 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 52,183 | -287 | -0.55% |
| 2020 | 52,470 | -948 | -1.77% |
| 2019 | 53,418 | -309 | -0.58% |
| 2018 | 53,727 | 54 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 53,673 | 186 | 0.35% |
| 2016 | 53,487 | 170 | 0.32% |
| 2015 | 53,317 | 148 | 0.28% |
| 2014 | 53,169 | 6 | 0.01% |
| 2013 | 53,163 | -82 | -0.15% |
| 2012 | 53,245 | -10 | -0.02% |
| 2011 | 53,255 | -62 | -0.12% |
| 2010 | 53,317 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 47,507 | 1,329 | 2.88% |
| 1980 | 46,178 | 2,875 | 6.64% |
| 1970 | 43,303 | 4,532 | 11.69% |
| 1960 | 38,771 | 5,731 | 17.35% |
| 1950 | 33,040 | 3,255 | 10.93% |
| 1940 | 29,785 | 2,918 | 10.86% |
| 1930 | 26,867 | 2,240 | 9.1% |
| 1920 | 24,627 | 1,652 | 7.19% |
| 1910 | 22,975 | 1,791 | 8.45% |
| 1900 | 21,184 | -1,039 | -4.68% |
| 1890 | 22,223 | -1,660 | -6.95% |
| 1880 | 23,883 | 1,950 | 8.89% |
| 1870 | 21,933 | -1,018 | -4.44% |
| 1860 | 22,951 | -862 | -3.62% |
| 1850 | 23,813 | -29,373 | -55.23% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49,708 | 95.05% |
| Two or more races | 1,327 | 2.54% |
| Black or African American | 599 | 1.15% |
| Asian | 309 | 0.59% |
| Other race | 260 | 0.5% |
| Native American | 91 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 20,654 | 2.46 | 78.9 | 21.1 |
| Married | 10,736 | 3.12 | 91 | 9 |
| Non Family | 7,248 | 1.23 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
| Female | 1,579 | 3.13 | 56.4 | 43.6 |
| Male | 1,091 | 3.15 | 81.3 | 18.7 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
78.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,166 | 6.03% |
| Associates Degree | 3,086 | 8.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,259 | 14.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,670 | 7.43% |
| High School Graduate | 15,602 | 43.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,086 | 3.02% |
| Some College | 6,067 | 16.88% |
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 | 34,252 | 31,202 | 7,565 |
| 2+ Races | 637 | 547 | 141 |
| Black | 401 | 350 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 393 | 341 | 74 |
| Asian | 292 | 242 | 124 |
| Other Race | 139 | 139 | 36 |
| Native American | 73 | 72 | 7 |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 42.47%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,015 | $66,609 | $41,729 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,256 | $71,881 | $67,832 |
| High School Graduate | $35,902 | $43,300 | $24,973 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,969 | $30,579 | $18,306 |
| Overall | $41,405 | $50,727 | $34,003 |
| Some College | $42,308 | $54,309 | $34,528 |
$41,405
Average Earnings
$50,727
Average Male
$34,003
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.32% of Ashland County, Ohio residents speak only English, while 5.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47,871 | 6,303 | 13.17% |
| Hispanic | 846 | 295 | 34.87% |
| Multiple | 1,281 | 218 | 17.02% |
| Black | 541 | 211 | 39% |
| Native | 75 | 60 | 80% |
| Asian | 309 | 26 | 8.41% |
| Other | 238 | 19 | 7.98% |
13.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.68%
Male Poverty Rate
14.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ashland County, Ohio is Native, with 80% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ashland County, Ohio is Other, with 7.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.29% |
| High School | 13.8% |
| Some College | 7.2% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.27% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 22.57% |
| Female Unemployed | 17.47% |
| Female Employed | 8.13% |
| Male Employed | 5.77% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,955 | $95,382 |
| Households | $64,991 | $79,889 |
| Married Families | $89,500 | $103,665 |
| Non Families | $37,468 | $46,979 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.1%
Male Marriage Rate
51.9%
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
2,756
Number of Veterans
2,540
Male Veterans
216
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,085 |
| Second Gulf War | 642 |
| First Gulf War | 473 |
| Korea | 134 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 779 |
| 65 to 74 | 774 |
| 35 to 54 | 644 |
| 55 to 64 | 361 |
| 18 to 34 | 198 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,700 | 6.99% |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 3.67% |
| Other Race | 27 | 15.52% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 3.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.8%
Labor Force Participation
58.6%
Employment Rate
3.7%
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
85.01%
Born in Ashland County, Ohio
98.77%
Native Born
1.23%
Foreign Born
0.59%
Non Citizen
0.63%
Naturalized
98.77% of Ashland County, Ohio residents were born in the United States, with 85.01% having been born in Ohio. 0.59% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.