Ashland County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Ashland County is located in Ohio with a total population of 52,296. It is the 48th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ashland County is 41.4 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ashland County is $64,991. This is 7% lower than the state median of $69,680. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 17% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.8%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $175,900. Housing costs are 12% lower than the state median of $199,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Ashland County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Ashland County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.7%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 12.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

22.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.0%.