Population 52,256 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Ashland County
Household size in Ashland County
| Period | Ashland County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.53 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.53 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.54 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.02 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Ashland County run a little small, averaging 2.55 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Even so, the typical household here is bigger than in Ohio overall, where it has 2.46 people. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Ashland County
| Period | Ashland County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.2 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.8 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.1 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.8 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.6 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Ashland County is 42.8 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.2, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Ashland County
| Period | Ashland County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.9% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Ashland County: 7.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 0.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Ashland County has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Ohio counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Ashland County
Renters in Ashland County
| Period | Ashland County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.2% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.0% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.2% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.1% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Ashland County is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 44.1% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 0.9 points, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Ashland County
| Period | Ashland County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Ashland County as nationally: 9.4%, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.7 points, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Ashland County
| Period | Ashland County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Ashland County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1971, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1968 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the west has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Ashland County
| Period | Ashland County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $671 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $694 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $732 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $854 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$183 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Ashland County costs $854 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $183 a month since 2006–10, up 27%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.9% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Ashland County
Bachelor's degrees in Ashland County
| Period | Ashland County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.2% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.1% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.7% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Ashland County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 22.7%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 5.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Ashland County
| Period | Ashland County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.5% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.0% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.7% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Ashland County have finished high school as nationally: 90.7%, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.2 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Ashland County
| Period | Ashland County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Ashland County runs below the national rate: 3.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.5 points, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Ashland County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland County | 2.55 | 42.8 | 7.8% | 22.1% | 9.4% | 1971 | $854 | 22.7% | 90.7% | 3.6% |
| Richland County | 2.45 | 41.0 | 9.1% | 32.1% | 9.4% | 1964 | $865 | 18.3% | 89.9% | 5.2% |
| Wayne County | 2.65 | 39.3 | 6.8% | 23.4% | 6.5% | 1976 | $907 | 24.2% | 85.0% | 3.1% |
| Crawford County | 2.31 | 42.5 | 11.5% | 26.9% | 9.7% | 1957 | $820 | 17.2% | 91.1% | 4.6% |
| Stark County | 2.40 | 42.5 | 12.1% | 30.8% | 8.0% | 1966 | $949 | 26.1% | 93.0% | 3.9% |
| Wyandot County | 2.40 | 44.1 | 9.1% | 25.9% | 9.1% | 1961 | $825 | 19.9% | 95.0% | 1.9% |
| Columbiana County | 2.38 | 45.0 | 12.0% | 27.3% | 11.4% | 1965 | $804 | 17.6% | 89.9% | 4.7% |
| Allen County | 2.44 | 40.5 | 13.7% | 32.3% | 8.9% | 1964 | $930 | 20.4% | 92.5% | 5.6% |
| Lawrence County | 2.32 | 45.6 | 10.8% | 24.2% | 9.5% | 1959 | $949 | 23.9% | 92.3% | 5.8% |
| Van Wert County | 2.47 | 42.2 | 10.0% | 17.9% | 8.8% | 1962 | $792 | 16.7% | 93.7% | 3.6% |
| Butler County | 2.42 | 44.3 | 7.4% | 23.1% | 8.4% | 1980 | $1,148 | 40.1% | 95.9% | 4.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Ashland County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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