Ashland County, Ohio
OH · FIPS 39005 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 52,256 | — | #983 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $69,860 | -7.0% | #1,206 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.2 years | +5.9% | #1,752 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $186,800 | -33.7% | #1,554 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $888 | -23.6% | #1,504 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.3% | +5.4% | #1,598 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Ashland County has a population of 52,256, making it the #983 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.2 years, which is 5.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Ashland County is $69,860, ranking #1,206 out of 3,222 counties — 7.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.3% and unemployment stands at 3.6%.
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The median home value in Ashland County is $186,800 (-33.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $888/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.9%.
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92.9% of residents in Ashland County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.3% above the national rate.
About Ashland County, Ohio
Ashland County, Ohio has a total population of 52,256, making it the 983rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Ashland County is 41.2 years, which is 5.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Ashland County is $69,860, which ranks #1,206 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6%.
The median home value in Ashland County is $186,800, 33.7% below the national median. Renters in Ashland County pay a median gross rent of $888 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Ashland County, 22.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 33.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.5 min.
Ashland County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.9% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.8%).
All data for Ashland County, Ohio comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.