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Ashland

Ohio · 19,225 residents · 11.284 sq mi
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Ashland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,663. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value is $109,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,225
−10%since 2000
from 21,249 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,704 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,883 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+16%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K19K20K21K22K1990201020202024Ashland
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,663
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,996
+55%since 2000
from $16,760 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 10%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,100
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$716
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $461 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
39.9% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−12%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(20,374)
Black1.2%(251)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(181)
Asian1.1%(224)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.6%(1,622)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(17,445)
Black1.4%(271)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(433)
Asian1.3%(244)
Other2.6%(506)
Diversity Score18.3%(3,516)
Diversity Score
18
+140%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+59%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.1%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−80.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ashland, Ohio?

Ashland, Ohio has about 19,225 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ashland, Ohio?

The typical household in Ashland, Ohio earns about $48,663 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ashland, Ohio expensive?

In Ashland, Ohio, the median home is worth about $109,100, and the typical rent is about $716 a month.

How educated are people in Ashland, Ohio?

About 25.9% of adults age 25 and over in Ashland, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ashland, Ohio?

About 14.1% of people in Ashland, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ashland, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Ashland, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 854 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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