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Ashtabula County, Ohio
Ashtabula County, Ohio. Ashtabula County had 96,713 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.9% since 2020, while Ohio grew 0.9%. It holds 41 places (10 cities, villages and boroughs, 27 towns and townships and 4 census-designated) and 29 census tracts. GEOID 39007.
Ashtabula County is one of the 6 counties of the Cleveland, OH metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
96,713
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 97,574 · ACS 2020-2024: 97,167
Median household income
$57,728
±$2,343 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$159,500
±$4,240 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$828
±$27 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
How many people live in Ashtabula County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 97,574 residents in Ashtabula County. The Census Bureau estimates 96,713 for July 1, 2025, down 0.9% since 2020, while Ohio grew 0.9%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 97,167 over 702 square miles of land.
| Measure | Ashtabula County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 97,167 | 11,810,293 | −663 |
| Households | 39,245±594 | 4,863,191 | +1,413 |
| Average household size | 2.39±0.04 | 2.37 | −0.10 |
| Housing units | 46,477±55 | 5,292,391 | +303 |
Ashtabula County's population since 2000
From 102,728 in 2000 to 96,713 in 2025: down 5.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Ashtabula County?
Ashtabula County holds 41 places: 10 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 27 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 4 census-designated places. The largest is Ashtabula Township with 19,109 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Ashtabula Township | 19,585 | $46,008 |
|---|---|---|
| Ashtabula | 17,975 | $44,120 |
| Conneaut | 12,318 | $61,741 |
| Geneva Township | 10,080 | $58,649 |
| Saybrook Township | 9,711 | $58,434 |
| Geneva | 5,924 | $53,557 |
| Jefferson Township, Ashtabula County | 5,317 | $57,108 |
| Edgewood | 4,185 | $62,917 |
| Jefferson | 3,226 | $53,333 |
| Orwell Township | 3,077 | $46,069 |
| North Kingsville | 2,742 | $61,840 |
| Windsor Township, Ashtabula County | 2,659 | $84,087 |
| Harpersfield Township | 2,591 | $65,541 |
| Andover Township | 2,577 | $57,406 |
| Morgan Township, Ashtabula County | 2,293 | $78,289 |
| Austinburg Township | 2,240 | $80,750 |
| Monroe Township, Ashtabula County | 2,138 | $65,352 |
| Plymouth Township, Ashtabula County | 1,928 | $70,455 |
| Rome Township, Ashtabula County | 1,854 | $80,714 |
| Kingsville Township | 1,649 | $78,631 |
| Hartsgrove TownshipGEOID 3900734300 | 1,624 | $103,393 |
| Roaming Shores | 1,586 | $91,078 |
| Orwell | 1,533 | $41,563 |
| Sheffield Township, Ashtabula County | 1,499 | $91,625 |
| Williamsfield Township | 1,419 | $65,298 |
| Trumbull TownshipGEOID 3900777686 | 1,376 | $55,781 |
| Lenox Township | 1,374 | $49,474 |
| Pierpont TownshipGEOID 3900762568 | 1,158 | $52,143 |
| Colebrook TownshipGEOID 3900716560 | 1,115 | $60,455 |
| Saybrook-on-the-Lake | 1,050 | $49,186 |
| New Lyme TownshipGEOID 3900754964 | 1,015 | $54,915 |
| Richmond Township, Ashtabula CountyGEOID 3900766796 | 1,000 | $56,016 |
| Andover | 972 | $47,941 |
| Geneva-on-the-Lake | 916 | $50,438 |
| Cherry Valley TownshipGEOID 3900713890 | 913 | $60,476 |
| Denmark TownshipGEOID 3900721672 | 847 | $70,694 |
| Kingsville | 824 | $44,250 |
| Dorset TownshipGEOID 3900722344 | 807 | $78,684 |
| Wayne Township, Ashtabula CountyGEOID 3900782040 | 668 | $78,063 |
| Rock Creek | 667 | $54,000 |
| AustinburgGEOID 3903142 | 505 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Ashtabula County?
The median resident of Ashtabula County is 43.0 years old; 21.8% are under 18 and 20.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 86.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 5.0%. 1.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Ashtabula County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.0±0.4 | 39.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.8% | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.3%±0.1 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.0% | 4.8% | +0.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 86.7%±0.4 pts | 75.8% | −2.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.7%±0.4 pts | 12.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 2.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.7%±0.4 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.9%±0.4 pts | 5.2% | +0.5 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.9%±0.9 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.3%±0.7 pts | 6.6% | – |
| With a disability | 17.2%±1.0 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.3%±1.4 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.6%±0.9 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.1%±0.9 pts | 31.5% | +1.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.8%±0.6 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5%±0.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Ashtabula County earn?
Half of Ashtabula County's 39,245 households earn less than $57,728 a year (±$2,343), against $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 it was $57,473 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Ashtabula County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,728±$2,343 | $71,389 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $75,486±$3,244 | $96,990 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,369±$1,358 | $40,552 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.6%±1.5 pts | 13.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 26.1%±4.1 pts | 17.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.2%±1.5 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.1%±1.1 pts | 90.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Ashtabula County?
Owners occupy 75.7% of Ashtabula County's occupied homes and renters 24.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $159,500 by its owner (±$4,240). The median renter pays $828 a month including utilities, and 36.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Ashtabula County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $159,500±$4,240 | $214,800 | +$20,801 |
| Median gross rent | $828±$27 | $1,034 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.7%±4.0 pts | 37.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,229±$33 | $1,517 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.7%±1.4 pts | 67.2% | +5.2 pts |
| Housing units | 46,477±55 | 5,292,391 | +303 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.0%±2.0 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.8%±1.2 pts | 68.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.1%±0.8 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6%±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 29.9%±1.7 pts | 19.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Ashtabula County building?
Builders took permits for 160 new housing units across Ashtabula County in 2025 (142 single-family), 1.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Ashtabula County get to work?
78.2% of Ashtabula County's workers drive alone and 5.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.6%.
| Measure | Ashtabula County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.1%±1.2 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.6%±0.9 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.2%±1.7 pts | 75.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.0%±1.4 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Walked | 1.3%±0.4 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.8%±1.0 pts | 13.0% | +3.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.0 min±1.1 | 23.4 min | +2.0 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Ashtabula County's census tracts?
Ashtabula County is divided into 29 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $37,351 (Tract 6.01) to $91,250 (Tract 7.02).
All 29 census tracts of Ashtabula County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Ashtabula County compare with Ohio's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 28th of 88 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 60th of 88 |
| Residents per square mile | 37th of 88 |
| Median household income | 74th of 88 |
| Median home value | 65th of 88 |
| Median gross rent | 56th of 88 |
| Poverty rate | 12th of 88 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 72nd of 88 |
| Median age | 23rd of 88 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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