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The current estimated population of Ashland is 20,400, with a gender distribution of 48% male and 52% female. The population has remained relatively steady, with the city serving as a regional hub in north-central Ohio.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1815
  • County: Ashland County
  • Land area: 11.2 square miles
  • Population density: 1,821 people per square mile
  • Area code: 419, 567
  • Zip code: 44805

Geography and Location

Ashland is located in north-central Ohio, serving as the county seat of Ashland County. The city is part of the Mansfield metropolitan area, located about 60 miles southwest of Cleveland and 70 miles northeast of Columbus. Ashland has a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm, humid summers. The city is accessible via Interstate 71 and U.S. Route 250, providing easy connections to larger cities and towns in Ohio. The local economy is supported by manufacturing, healthcare, education, and retail, with Ashland University being a significant employer. Ashland’s combination of small-town charm, strong community ties, and its role as a regional economic center makes it an attractive place to live and work in Ohio.

Demographics

Median resident age: 34.8 years
Median household income: $34,250
Median house value: $88,900

Population by Race

Races in Ashland:

  • White Non-Hispanic (95.9%)
  • Black (1.2%)
  • Two or more races (0.9%)
  • Hispanic (0.9%)

Ancestries: German (31.4%), Irish (11.7%), United States (11.3%), English (10.7%), Italian (3.4%), Scottish (2.6%).

Elevation: 1080 feet

Land area: 10.4 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Ashland

  • High school or higher: 83.5%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 19.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.7%
  • Unemployed: 5.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 16.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ashland city

  • Never married: 26.6%
  • Now married: 53.5%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 8.1%
  • Divorced: 10.5%

1.5% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +600 (+2.9%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Ashland:

  • SAMARITAN REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM (1025 CENTER ST)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Ashland:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Ashland:

  • MANSFIELD LAHM REGIONAL (about 14 miles; MANSFIELD, OH; Abbreviation: MFD)
  • LORAIN COUNTY REGIONAL (about 34 miles; LORAIN/ELYRIA, OH; Abbreviation: LPR)
  • CLEVELAND-HOPKINS INTL (about 50 miles; CLEVELAND, OH; Abbreviation: CLE)

Other public-use airports nearest to Ashland:

  • ASHLAND COUNTY (about 6 miles; ASHLAND, OH; Abbreviation: 3G4)
  • READER-BOTSFORD (about 22 miles; WELLINGTON, OH; Abbreviation: 67D)
  • SHELBY COMMUNITY (about 26 miles; SHELBY, OH; Abbreviation: 12G)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/Universities in Ashland:

  • ASHLAND UNIVERSITY (Full-time enrollment: 4,404; Location: 401 COLLEGE AVE; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.ashland.edu; Offers Doctor’s degree)
  • ASHLAND COUNTY-WEST HOLMES CAREER CENTER (Full-time enrollment: 77; Location: 1783 STATE RT 60 RFD 6; Public; Website: www.jobsohio.org/ae)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Ashland:

  • OBERLIN COLLEGE (about 30 miles; OBERLIN, OH; Full-time enrollment: 2,899)
  • LORAIN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 38 miles; ELYRIA, OH; Full-time enrollment: 4,008)
  • BALDWIN-WALLACE COLLEGE (about 47 miles; BEREA, OH; Full-time enrollment: 3,849)
  • DENISON UNIVERSITY (about 57 miles; GRANVILLE, OH; Full-time enrollment: 2,101)
  • UNIVERSITY OF AKRON MAIN CAMPUS (about 58 miles; AKRON, OH; Full-time enrollment: 16,801)
  • CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY (about 62 miles; CLEVELAND, OH; Full-time enrollment: 11,000)
  • CUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT (about 62 miles; CLEVELAND, OH; Full-time enrollment: 10,927)

Schools

Public high schools in Ashland:

  • ASHLAND HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,240; Location: 1440 KING RD; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • CRESTVIEW HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 419; Location: 1575 STATE ROUTE 96; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • MAPLETON HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 351; Location: 635 COUNTY ROAD 801; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 50; Location: 416 ARTHUR ST; Grades: 10 – 12)
  • ASHLAND-W HOLMES CAREER CENTER (Location: 1783 STATE ROUTE 60; Grades: 11 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Ashland:

  • ASHLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 566; Location: 345 COTTAGE ST; Grades: 07 – 08)
  • TAFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 525; Location: 825 SMITH RD; Grades: KG – 06)
  • EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 495; Location: 1202 MASTERS AVE; Grades: KG – 06)
  • CRESTVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 457; Location: 1575 STATE ROUTE 96; Grades: PK – 04)
  • MONTGOMERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 433; Location: 725 US HIGHWAY 250 E; Grades: PK – 06)
  • CRESTVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 403; Location: 1575 STATE ROUTE 96; Grades: 05 – 08)
  • OSBORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 290; Location: 544 E MAIN ST; Grades: KG – 06)
  • LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 218; Location: 30 W 11TH ST; Grades: KG – 06)
  • MAPLETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Location: 2 MOUNTIE DR; Grades: N – N )

Private primary/middle schools in Ashland:

  • ASHLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 257; Location: 1144 WEST MAIN STREET; Grades: PK – 8)
  • ST EDWARD ELEM SCHOOL (Students: 204; Location: 433 COTTAGE ST; Grades: KG – 8)
  • ASHLAND UNIVERSITY MONTESSORI (Students: 56; Location: JACOBS HALL-ASHLAND UNIVERSITY; Grades: PK – KG)
  • PARK STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 52; Location: 619 PARK STREET; Grades: PK – KG)

Libraries

Library in Ashland:

  • ASHLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $1,569,879; Location: 224 CLAREMONT AVE.; 115,428 books; 5,764 audio materials; 7,562 video materials; 241 serial subscriptions)

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