Ashtabula County, Ohio Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 28th-largest in Ohio
The population of Ashtabula County, Ohio is 97,343 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 28th-largest county in Ohio. The median household income is $55,507, the median home value is $149,600, and the median age is 42.7.
The population of Ashtabula County has declined 4.4% since 2010 (101,411 → 96,906), a -0.32% annualized rate.
97,343
Population
-0.32%
Annual growth
139
People / sq mi
$55,507
Median Income
$149,600
Median Home Value
Ashtabula County covers 702 sq mi of land at 138.6 people per square mile.
About Ashtabula County, OH
Ashtabula County is a county in Ohio with a population of 97,343. It ranks #28 among counties in Ohio by population. The median age is 42.7, older than the national median. The population is 51.2% male and 48.8% female.
The median household income in Ashtabula County is $55,507, below the US median of $74,580. 13.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $149,600, with monthly rent averaging $816. The homeownership rate of 73.9% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Ashtabula County reflects 16.0% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 4.5% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 26.0 minutes each way.
Ashtabula County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Ashtabula County had a population of 101,411 in 2010 and 96,906 in 2024, a -4.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 101,411 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.32%.
96,906
Population (2024)
101,411
Population (2010)
101,411
Peak (2010)
-0.32%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 101,411 |
| 2011 | 101,100 |
| 2012 | 100,274 |
| 2013 | 99,779 |
| 2014 | 99,064 |
| 2015 | 98,443 |
| 2016 | 98,172 |
| 2017 | 97,773 |
| 2018 | 97,536 |
| 2019 | 97,088 |
| 2020 | 97,512 |
| 2021 | 97,470 |
| 2022 | 96,987 |
| 2023 | 96,962 |
| 2024 | 96,906 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
42.7
Median Age
48.8%
Female
51.2%
Male
19.9%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 17.8% · Seniors (65+): 19.9%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $55,507$-14,173 vs state |
| Mean household income | $74,053 |
| Per-capita income | $30,768 |
| Poverty rate | 13.7%+4.5% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% |
| Employment-to-population | 53.9% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Ashtabula County is manufacturing, accounting for 23.4% of workers.
How residents commute
0.3%
Drive alone
1.6%
Carpool
80.1%
Public transit
4.5%
Work from home
26.0 min
Avg commute
Housing
$149,600$-49,600 vs state
Median home value
$816
Median rent
73.9%
Homeownership rate
46,362
Total housing units
84.0%
Occupied
16.0%
Vacant
26.1%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
90.5%
With health insurance
91.4%
With broadband internet
19.6%
Foreign-born
9.2%
Veterans (18+)
17.0%
With a disability
93.2%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
87.5%
High School+
16.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ashtabula County, Ohio has a population of 97,343 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 28th-largest county in Ohio. Population density is 139 people per square mile.
The population of Ashtabula County has declined 4.4% since 2010 (101,411 → 96,906), a -0.32% annualized rate.
The median household income in Ashtabula County, Ohio is $55,507, with mean (average) household income of $74,053 and per-capita income of $30,768. 13.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Ashtabula County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (89.6%), Black or African American (3.8%), Hispanic or Latino (1.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Ashtabula County, Ohio is 42.7 years. Residents are 48.8% female and 51.2% male.
The median home value in Ashtabula County is $149,600 and median monthly rent is $816. 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 46,362 total housing units, 16.0% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Ashtabula County, Ohio is manufacturing, employing 23.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 4.0%.
Columbus is among the largest cities associated with Ashtabula 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.