Ashtabula County, OH Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Ashtabula County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 96,604 | 11,704,233 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 70.7 | 261.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.27% | 0.22% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.2 | 38.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 38,979 | 4,820,926 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Ashtabula County declined by 4.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 97,391 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Ashtabula County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Ashtabula County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,219 | $69,785 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.56% | 4.66% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.9% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Ashtabula County is about 19% lower than in Ohio.
Housing
| Metric | Ashtabula County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $105,997 | $130,696 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $816 | $987 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 73.9% | 67.0% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Ashtabula County is about 10.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $816 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Ashtabula County spend about 43 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 178 hours, about 7.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Ashtabula County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.4 | 21.2 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 42.8 | 42.4 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 178 | 177 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,529 | $5,472 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 4.5% | 11.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,576 | 8,648 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 634 | 1,212 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Ohio:
Van Wert County (15.4 min), Hancock County (15.4 min), Mercer County (16.3 min).
Slowest:
Morgan County (33.4 min), Brown County (31.6 min), Morrow County (31.6 min).
The average commute time in Ashtabula County is about the same as in Ohio.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Ashtabula County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Ashtabula County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.4% | 28.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.41 | 2.38 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Ohio:
Delaware County (0.4), Warren County (0.4), Greene County (0.3).
Lowest:
Holmes County (0.1), Vinton County (0.2), Noble County (0.2).
Health
Ashtabula County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Ashtabula County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.8 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 19.9% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 27.1% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Ohio:
Delaware County (0.8), Union County (0.8), Warren County (0.8).
Lowest:
Adams County (0.8), Holmes County (0.8), Scioto County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ashtabula County, Ohio.
What is the population of Ashtabula County, Ohio?
The population of Ashtabula County, Ohio is 96,604, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Ashtabula County, Ohio?
The population density of Ashtabula County, Ohio is 70.7 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Ashtabula County, Ohio?
The median household income in Ashtabula County, Ohio is $56,219, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Ashtabula County, Ohio?
The median home price in Ashtabula County, Ohio is $105,997, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Ashtabula County, Ohio?
The unemployment rate in Ashtabula County, Ohio is 6.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.