Population 97,167 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Ashtabula County
Household size in Ashtabula County
| Period | Ashtabula County | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.47 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 2.44 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.53 | 2.39 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.47 | 2.38 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.09 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Ashtabula County run small, averaging 2.47 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Locally, though, the typical household here is bigger than in the wider Cleveland area, where it has 2.38 people. Household size has dropped from 2.56 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Ashtabula County
| Period | Ashtabula County | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.7 | 40.5 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.7 | 41.5 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.9 | 42.3 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.7 | 42.5 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.0 | +2.0 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Ashtabula County is 42.7 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The Cleveland area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.7, mirroring the country.
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 Ashtabula County
| Period | Ashtabula County | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 11.9% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.3% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.0% | 11.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.1% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Ashtabula County than nationally: 13.1%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 1.0 points, even as the national share fell. Ashtabula County has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of 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 Ashtabula County
Renters in Ashtabula County
| Period | Ashtabula County | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.2% | 31.7% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.7% | 33.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.5% | 34.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.3% | 33.5% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Ashtabula County is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 49.5% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 2.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Ashtabula County
| Period | Ashtabula County | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.9% | 10.3% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.3% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in Ashtabula County than nationally: 13.3%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.3 points, as it has nationally.
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 Ashtabula County
| Period | Ashtabula County | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1963 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1964 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1964 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1966 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Ashtabula County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1963, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1959 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the northeast 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 Ashtabula County
| Period | Ashtabula County | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $640 | $833 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $667 | $872 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $743 | $949 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $830 | $1,216 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$190 | +$383 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Ashtabula County costs $830 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $190 a month from 2006–10, a 30% rise, 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 northwest; the highest are in the south.
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 Ashtabula County
Bachelor's degrees in Ashtabula County
| Period | Ashtabula County | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 27.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 28.6% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.2% | 30.8% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.9% | 34.5% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +7.2 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Ashtabula County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 15.9%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 3.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the southeast.
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 Ashtabula County
| Period | Ashtabula County | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.9% | 87.9% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.2% | 88.9% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.6% | 90.3% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.0% | 91.8% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Ashtabula County never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 3.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Ashtabula County has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of Ohio counties.
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 Ashtabula County
| Period | Ashtabula County | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 9.3% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 10.1% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 6.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.7%, unemployment in Ashtabula County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.8 points from 2006–10, 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).
Ashtabula 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashtabula County | 2.47 | 42.7 | 13.1% | 24.3% | 13.3% | 1963 | $830 | 15.9% | 87.0% | 5.7% |
| Lake County | 2.33 | 44.8 | 8.8% | 24.2% | 5.7% | 1974 | $1,162 | 31.6% | 94.3% | 3.8% |
| Crawford County | 2.38 | 44.6 | 10.3% | 25.3% | 17.4% | 1965 | $845 | 21.0% | 89.7% | 5.1% |
| Warren County | 2.35 | 46.9 | 8.1% | 20.5% | 20.5% | 1958 | $768 | 20.1% | 93.2% | 4.2% |
| McKean County | 2.28 | 44.7 | 10.4% | 22.0% | 14.6% | 1955 | $842 | 21.2% | 92.4% | 4.7% |
| Potter County | 2.31 | 47.5 | 8.5% | 20.3% | 34.3% | 1967 | $821 | 18.1% | 91.4% | 4.0% |
| Lucas County | 2.38 | 40.0 | 14.8% | 38.0% | 9.6% | 1965 | $1,045 | 29.8% | 91.3% | 6.5% |
| Tioga County | 2.38 | 45.4 | 8.9% | 22.6% | 19.9% | 1967 | $902 | 22.8% | 92.3% | 4.5% |
| Bradford County | 2.46 | 44.7 | 9.3% | 27.8% | 16.3% | 1967 | $954 | 21.0% | 90.8% | 6.3% |
| Steuben County | 2.42 | 43.2 | 8.6% | 20.5% | 21.4% | 1976 | $934 | 26.2% | 92.3% | 6.8% |
| LaGrange County | 3.30 | 33.3 | 8.5% | 17.0% | 11.9% | 1983 | $846 | 10.5% | 54.4% | 3.9% |
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 Ashtabula 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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