Census ACS · #600 μSA
Ashland Metro Area
The Ashland, Oh Micropolitan Statistical Area has 52,296 residents. The median household income is $64,991 and the median home value is $175,900.
52,296
Population
124
People / sq mi
$64,991
Median Income
$175,900
Median Home Value
The Ashland CBSA covers 423 sq mi of land at 123.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 95.1% |
| Black or African American | 1.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
Economy & Income
$64,991
Median Household Income
$32,097
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$175,900
Median Home Value
$841
Median Rent
78.9%
Homeownership
Education
91.0%
High School+
22.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
6.3%
Work From Home
24.2 min
Avg Commute
13.3%
Foreign Born
Ashland spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Ashland, Oh Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 52,296 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #600 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Ashland metro area is $64,991, with a per capita income of $32,097.
The Ashland, Oh CBSA spans the state of Ohio.
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Data for the Ashland, Oh CBSA (11740) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Ashland: 78.9% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. With 52,296 residents, Ashland is a metro area in OH.
Median household income is $64,991, below the US median of $78,538. Only 7.5% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $175,900, with typical rent around $841.
Roughly 22.1% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%.
The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Ashland, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.