Ashtabula County, Ohio Demographics 2026
Ashtabula County, Ohio has a population of 97,167, the 28th most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $57,728 and the median home value is $159,500. The poverty rate is 17.6%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Ashtabula County Quick Facts
How Ashtabula 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 | 97,343 | 97,167 | -0.2% |
| Median household income | $55,507 | $57,728 | +4.0% |
| Median home value | $149,600 | $159,500 | +6.6% |
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 Ashtabula County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashtabula | 17,856 | $44,120 | 29.8% | $105,900 |
| Conneaut | 12,357 | $61,741 | 19.4% | $132,400 |
| Geneva | 5,886 | $53,557 | 17.1% | $148,300 |
| Edgewood | 4,107 | $62,917 | 15.1% | $115,500 |
| Jefferson | 3,522 | $53,333 | 6.5% | $200,300 |
| North Kingsville | 2,741 | $61,840 | 6.5% | $170,900 |
| Roaming Shores | 1,936 | $91,078 | 6.4% | $226,200 |
| Orwell | 1,707 | $41,563 | 27.4% | $125,900 |
| Saybrook-on-the-Lake | 1,001 | $49,186 | 11.3% | $167,800 |
| Geneva-on-the-Lake | 888 | $50,438 | 21.7% | $174,500 |
| Andover | 797 | $47,941 | 20.5% | $128,400 |
| Rock Creek | 766 | $54,000 | 20.5% | $136,900 |
| Kingsville | 566 | $44,250 | 25.0% | $137,500 |
| Austinburg | 359 | N/A | 13.3% | $162,500 |
Explore Ohio Rankings
Population Overview
Ashtabula County is located in Ohio with a total population of 97,167. It is the 28th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 14 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Ashtabula County is 43.0 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 39.7 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Ashtabula County is $57,728. This is 19% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 28% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.6%. This is 32% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. The unemployment rate is 6.6%. This is 39% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $159,500. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Ashtabula County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Ashtabula County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.0%. The Black or African American population (3.7%) is well below the state average of 12.0%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.
Education
16.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% 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 87.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Ashtabula 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 Ashtabula County, Ohio?
Ashtabula County has a population of 97,167, making it the 28th most populous county in Ohio.
What is the median income in Ashtabula County?
The median household income in Ashtabula County is $57,728 with a poverty rate of 17.6%.
How many cities are in Ashtabula County, Ohio?
Ashtabula County contains 14 Census-designated places.