Ashland County, Ohio Demographics 2026
Ashland County, Ohio has a population of 52,256, the 48th most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $69,860 and the median home value is $186,800. The poverty rate is 13.3%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Ashland County Quick Facts
How Ashland County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 52,296 | 52,256 | -0.1% |
| Median household income | $64,991 | $69,860 | +7.5% |
| Median home value | $175,900 | $186,800 | +6.2% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Ashland County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland | 18,911 | $60,029 | 16.6% | $157,900 |
| Loudonville | 3,230 | $56,005 | 10.4% | $168,900 |
| Sullivan | 1,027 | $67,964 | 8.8% | $205,900 |
| Cinnamon Lake | 933 | $79,320 | 1.3% | $214,500 |
| Perrysville | 822 | $54,125 | 18.6% | $114,000 |
| Hayesville | 580 | $76,250 | 5.3% | $145,300 |
| Jeromesville | 547 | $68,750 | 13.2% | $136,400 |
| Nankin | 421 | $145,536 | 9.3% | $148,200 |
| Polk | 380 | $68,125 | 20.8% | $132,700 |
| Bailey Lakes | 314 | $75,000 | 9.9% | $146,900 |
| Savannah | 306 | $73,750 | 5.6% | $165,300 |
| Mifflin | 247 | $55,481 | 26.3% | $143,800 |
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Population Overview
Ashland County is located in Ohio with a total population of 52,256. It is the 48th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Ashland County is 41.2 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 39.7 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Ashland County is $69,860. This is 2% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 13% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.3%. This is about the same as the state poverty rate of 13.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $186,800. Housing costs are 13% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Ashland County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Ashland County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.8%. The Black or African American population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 12.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 4.8%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.
Education
22.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Ashland County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Ohio and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Ashland County, Ohio?
Ashland County has a population of 52,256, making it the 48th most populous county in Ohio.
What is the median income in Ashland County?
The median household income in Ashland County is $69,860 with a poverty rate of 13.3%.
How many cities are in Ashland County, Ohio?
Ashland County contains 12 Census-designated places.