Ashland County, Ohio Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 48th-largest in Ohio
The population of Ashland County, Ohio is 52,296 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 48th-largest county in Ohio. The median household income is $64,991, the median home value is $175,900, and the median age is 41.4.
The population of Ashland County has declined 1.7% since 2010 (53,317 → 52,420), a -0.12% annualized rate.
52,296
Population
-0.12%
Annual growth
124
People / sq mi
$64,991
Median Income
$175,900
Median Home Value
Ashland County covers 423 sq mi of land at 123.6 people per square mile.
About Ashland County, OH
Ashland County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 13.3% of the population. With 52,296 residents, Ashland County is a county in Ohio. It ranks #48 among counties in Ohio by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $64,991 — below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 7.5%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $175,900, with typical rent around $841.
22.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 6.3%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
Ashland County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Ashland County had a population of 53,317 in 2010 and 52,420 in 2024, a -1.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 53,727 in 2018. Average annual growth rate: -0.12%.
52,420
Population (2024)
53,317
Population (2010)
53,727
Peak (2018)
-0.12%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 53,317 |
| 2011 | 53,255 |
| 2012 | 53,245 |
| 2013 | 53,163 |
| 2014 | 53,169 |
| 2015 | 53,317 |
| 2016 | 53,487 |
| 2017 | 53,673 |
| 2018 | 53,727 |
| 2019 | 53,418 |
| 2020 | 52,476 |
| 2021 | 52,193 |
| 2022 | 52,010 |
| 2023 | 52,183 |
| 2024 | 52,420 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 95.1% |
| Black or African American | 1.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
41.4
Median Age
50.2%
Female
49.8%
Male
20.1%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 18.2% · Seniors (65+): 20.1%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $64,991$-4,689 vs state |
| Mean household income | $79,889 |
| Per-capita income | $32,097 |
| Poverty rate | 7.5%-1.7% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2% |
| Employment-to-population | 58.6% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Ashland County is manufacturing, accounting for 22.0% of workers.
How residents commute
0.1%
Drive alone
3.0%
Carpool
80.2%
Public transit
6.3%
Work from home
24.2 min
Avg commute
Housing
$175,900$-23,300 vs state
Median home value
$841
Median rent
78.9%
Homeownership rate
22,517
Total housing units
91.7%
Occupied
8.3%
Vacant
21.1%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
91.4%
With health insurance
90.8%
With broadband internet
13.3%
Foreign-born
6.8%
Veterans (18+)
14.6%
With a disability
94.3%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
91.0%
High School+
22.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ashland County, Ohio has a population of 52,296 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 48th-largest county in Ohio. Population density is 124 people per square mile.
The population of Ashland County has declined 1.7% since 2010 (53,317 → 52,420), a -0.12% annualized rate.
The median household income in Ashland County, Ohio is $64,991, with mean (average) household income of $79,889 and per-capita income of $32,097. 7.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Ashland County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (95.1%), Black or African American (1.1%), Hispanic or Latino (0.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Ashland County, Ohio is 41.4 years. Residents are 50.2% female and 49.8% male.
The median home value in Ashland County is $175,900 and median monthly rent is $841. 78.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 22,517 total housing units, 8.3% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Ashland County, Ohio is manufacturing, employing 22.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.
Columbus is among the largest cities associated with Ashland County, Ohio, with a population of 906,480.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.