Ashland, Ohio

Quick Statistics

Ashland is a community in Ashland County, Ohio, home to about 18,911 people spread across 11.4 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $31,738 a year, and a typical home is worth about $157,900. About 28.9% of adults hold a college degree, and 91.7% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 7 percent over the past decade.

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18,911
Total Population
▼ down 7% since 2012
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11.42 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$31,738
Median Personal Income
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$157,900
Median Home Value
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28.9%
College Educated
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91.7%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 8.5 points since 2010
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Among the Ohio towns GeoStat tracks, Ashland ranks number 97 of 1,264 in population, number 751 in median household income, number 608 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Ashland typically top out near 83°F in July, while January nights average about 17°F. The area sees roughly 49 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Ashland
# Town Distance Population
1.Bailey Lakes, OH6.1 mi.314
2.Hayesville, OH6.9 mi.580
3.Mifflin, OH7.0 mi.247
4.Polk, OH7.5 mi.380
5.Jeromesville, OH7.6 mi.547
6.Savannah, OH7.6 mi.306
7.Cinnamon Lake, OH10.3 mi.933
8.New Pittsburg, OH11.6 mi.332
Frequently Asked Questions About Ashland

What is the population of Ashland, Ohio?
Ashland has a population of about 18,911 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Ashland, Ohio in?
Ashland is located in Ashland County, Ohio.

What is the median home value in Ashland, Ohio?
The median home value in Ashland is about $157,900, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Ashland, Ohio?
The median personal income in Ashland is about $31,738 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Ashland, Ohio?
Since 1950, 20 tornadoes have been recorded in Ashland County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Ashland, Ohio?
Typical July highs run about 83 degrees and January lows about 17 degrees, with around 49 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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