Ashland city, Ohio
Ashland city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Ashland city is a geographic entity located in Ashland County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 18,730. The land area covers 11.55 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 18,730 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38.2 yrs | ±2.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 8,087 | ±364 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 8,985 | ±415 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 8,087 | ±364 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 898 | ±267 |
| Median Home Value | $157,900 | ±$8,414 |
| Median Gross Rent | $893 | ±$37 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $60,029 | ±$6,466 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,314 | ±$1,648 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.6% | ±3.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2,935 | ±612 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | ±1.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 9,098 | ±375 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87.4% | ±1.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 18,770 (2024)
ID: 132388
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: FINANCE DIRECTOR
206 CLAREMONT AVE, STE 1, ASHLAND OH 44805-3055
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COUNTY OF ASHLAND
GUS Population: 52,420 (2024)
ID: 132366
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
110 COTTAGE ST, ASHLAND OH 44805-2114
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Ashland | 07-12 | Ashland, OH | |
| Regular School Ashland | 09-12 | Ashland, OH | |
| Regular School Ashland | 06-08 | Ashland, OH | |
| Career and Technical School Ashland | 07-12 | Ashland, OH | |
| Regular School Ashland | PK-04 | Ashland, OH | |
| Regular School Ashland | 09-12 | Ashland, OH | |
| Regular School Ashland | 05-08 | Ashland, OH | |
| Regular School Ashland | KG-03 | Ashland, OH | |
| Regular School Ashland | PK-05 | Ashland, OH | |
| Regular School Ashland | 09-12 | Ashland, OH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER
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Hospital | City address association | 1025 CENTER ST, ASHLAND, OH, 44805 |
(419) 289-0491
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Ashland University
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College | 0.5 mi away | 401 College Avenue, Ashland, OH, 44805 |
8008821548
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ASHLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.2 mi away | 224 CLAREMONT AVE., ASHLAND, OH, 44805 |
(419) 289-8188
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Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center
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College Vocational | 5.2 mi away | 1783 State Route 60, Ashland, OH, 44805-9377 |
4192893313
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ASHLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.2 mi away | 224 CLAREMONT AVE, ASHLAND, OH, 44805 |
(419) 289-8188
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Madison Adult Career Center
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College | 10.0 mi away | 600 Esley Ln, Mansfield, OH, 44905 |
41958963638632
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CRESTVIEW BRANCH
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Library | 7.6 mi away | 1575 ST RT 96 E, ASHLAND, OH, 44805 |
(419) 895-0010
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Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus
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College | 14.7 mi away | 1760 University Drive, Mansfield, OH, 44906 |
4197554317
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MADISON BRANCH
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Library | 10.2 mi away | 1395 GRACE ST., MANSFIELD, OH, 44905 |
(419) 589-7050
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North Central State College
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College | 14.7 mi away | 2441 Kenwood Circle, Mansfield, OH, 44906-0698 |
4197554800
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MANSFIELD LAHM MUNI AP, OH US, located 11.1 miles from Ashland city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.0° | 19.1° | 26.5° | 3.22" | 14.5" |
| February | 37.0° | 21.2° | 29.1° | 2.53" | 12.7" |
| March | 46.9° | 28.7° | 37.8° | 3.34" | 7.6" |
| April | 60.4° | 38.9° | 49.7° | 4.27" | 1.9" |
| May | 71.1° | 49.6° | 60.3° | 4.19" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.4° | 58.6° | 69.0° | 4.79" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.8° | 62.3° | 72.6° | 3.86" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.2° | 60.8° | 71.0° | 3.60" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.0° | 53.7° | 64.4° | 3.36" | 0.0" |
| October | 62.8° | 43.1° | 53.0° | 3.16" | 0.5" |
| November | 49.6° | 33.4° | 41.5° | 3.15" | 2.3" |
| December | 38.6° | 25.0° | 31.8° | 3.02" | 9.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
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| Ashland city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Nankin CDP | CDP | 3.6 mi | — |
| Bailey Lakes village | Village | 6.0 mi | — |
| Hayesville village | Village | 6.8 mi | — |
| Mifflin village | Village | 7.0 mi | — |
| Jeromesville village | Village | 7.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3900502568. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.