Demographics & People — Ashland, Ohio
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 19,008 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~18,700 |
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| Median Age | 38.2 |
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| Total Households | 7,989 |
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| Family Households | 4,187 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.21 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.114 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 17,448 |
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| Black or African American | 452 |
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| Asian | 178 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 473 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 7,002 |
| German | 5,333 |
| Other groups | 2,485 |
| English | 2,298 |
| Irish | 2,071 |
| American | 885 |
| Italian | 646 |
| Scottish | 489 |
| French (except Basque) | 456 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 431 |
Language
| English Only | 17,787 |
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| Spanish | 201 |
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| Population 5+ | 18,249 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,055 |
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| Population 18+ | 15,376 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 9.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Ashland, Ohio.
