Ashtabula County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Ashtabula County is located in Ohio with a total population of 97,343. It is the 28th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ashtabula County is 42.7 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ashtabula County is $55,507. This is 20% lower than the state median of $69,680. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 29% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.3%. This is 38% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 6.9%. This is 42% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $149,600. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $199,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Ashtabula County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Ashtabula County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.8%. The Black or African American population (3.7%) is well below the state average of 12.1%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

16.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% 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 87.5%.