Ashland, Ohio Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Ashland, Ohio is 19,008 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 96th-largest city in Ohio. The median household income is $57,310, the median home value is $146,100, and the median age is 39.0.

The population has declined 8.6% since 2010 (20,526 → 18,770).

19,008

Population

1664

People / sq mi

$57,310

Median Income

$146,100

Median Home Value

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Ashland covers 11.4 sq mi of land at 1664 people per square mile.

About Ashland, OH

Housing cost is the defining feature of Ashland: the median home is valued at $146,100. Ashland is a city in Ohio with a population of 19,008.

Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $57,310, below the US median of $78,538. About 9.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $146,100, with typical rent around $840.

Degree attainment is on the lower side for US cities: 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 7.8%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 20 minutes each way.

Ashland city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Ashland city had a population of 20,526 in 2010 and 18,770 in 2024, a -8.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 20,528 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -0.63%.

Ashland city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

18,770

Population (2024)

20,526

Population (2010)

20,528

Peak (2011)

-0.63%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	20,526	-	-	estimate
2011	20,528	+2	+0.01%	estimate
2012	20,526	-2	-0.01%	estimate
2013	20,377	-149	-0.73%	estimate
2014	20,268	-109	-0.53%	estimate
2015	20,349	+81	+0.40%	estimate
2016	20,438	+89	+0.44%	estimate
2017	20,481	+43	+0.21%	estimate
2018	20,407	-74	-0.36%	estimate
2019	20,275	-132	-0.65%	estimate
2020	19,227	-1,048	-5.17%	estimate
2021	18,955	-272	-1.41%	estimate
2022	18,842	-113	-0.60%	estimate
2023	18,724	-118	-0.63%	estimate
2024	18,770	+46	+0.25%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	91.8%
Black or African American	2.4%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.2%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$57,310

Median Household Income

$29,998

Per Capita Income

9.0%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$146,100

Median Home Value

$840

Median Rent

65.0%

Owner-Occupied

Education

91.9%

High School+

23.8%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.1%

Drive Alone

79.0%

Public Transit

7.8%

Work From Home

20.1 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

13.8%

Foreign Born

97.5%

Non-English at Home

6.3%

Veterans

17.5%

With Disability

95.9%

Health Insurance

90.9%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	22.3%
Manufacturing	19.1%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	9.7%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	9.3%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	6.0%
Retail Trade	5.5%
Information	4.5%
Public Administration	3.8%
Construction	2.5%
Transportation & Warehousing	1.4%
Agriculture & Mining	0.3%

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Largest counties in Ohio

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ashland, Ohio has a population of 19,008 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 96th-largest city in Ohio.

The median household income in Ashland, Ohio is $57,310, with 9.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Ashland, Ohio is $146,100, with median monthly rent at $840 and a homeownership rate of 65.0%.

The median age in Ashland, Ohio is 39.0 years. The population is 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

The population has declined 8.6% since 2010 (20,526 → 18,770).

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Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.