Ashland County's 2026 population is estimated at 52,894, reflecting a 0.45% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Ashland County is the 48th largest county in Ohio. The 2010 population was 53,317 and has grown -0.79% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.2 years
Female: 42.9 years
Male: 40 years
There are 40,496 adults, (10,587 of whom are seniors) in Ashland County.
Female: 26,331 (50.4%)
Male: 25,925 (49.6%)
The racial composition of Ashland County includes 94.72% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49,498 | 94.72% |
| Two or more races | 1,575 | 3.01% |
| Black or African American | 512 | 0.98% |
| Other race | 311 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 243 | 0.47% |
| Native American | 104 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.02% |
Ashland County 's average per capita income is $44,001. Household income levels show a median of $69,860. The poverty rate stands at 13.28%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $94,261 | $108,508 |
| Families | $85,259 | $98,569 |
| Households | $69,860 | $82,890 |
| Non Families | $40,113 | $48,699 |
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