Ashtabula, OH

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2022 Population

97,666

0.207% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bernie Moreno

Republican Party

US Senator

Jon Husted

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

42.6

0% 1-year change

2022 Poverty Rate

18%

4.72% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$53,663

8.02% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$139,000

14.8% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

42,136

2.17% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Ashtabula, OH had a population of 97.7k people with a median age of 42.6 and a median household income of $53,663. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Ashtabula, OH declined from 97,869 to 97,666, a −0.207% decrease and its median household income grew from $49,680 to $53,663, a 8.02% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Ashtabula, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.47%), White (Hispanic) (2.75%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.68%), and Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (1.02%).

None of the households in Ashtabula, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.5% of the residents in Ashtabula, OH are U.S. citizens.

In 2022, the median property value in Ashtabula, OH was $139,000, and the homeownership rate was 73.4%.

Most people in Ashtabula, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Ashtabula, OH was 2 cars per household.

Ashtabula, OH borders Cleveland-Elyria, OH, Erie, PA, Meadville, PA, and Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA.

United States Ohio

Population & Diversity

Ashtabula, OH is home to a population of 97.7k people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2022, 1.62% of Ashtabula, OH residents were born outside of the country (1.58k people).

In 2022, there were 25.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (85.4k people) in Ashtabula, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.39k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.69k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.5%

2022 Citizenship

99.4%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 99.5% of Ashtabula, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Ashtabula, OH was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Ashtabula, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ashtabula, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
85.4k ± 427
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.39k ± 296
White (Hispanic)
2.69k ± 295

4.74%

Hispanic Population

4.63k people

4.74% of the people in Ashtabula, OH are hispanic (4.63k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Ashtabula, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Ohio.

Most Common Origin

India
66,106 ± 6,295 people
Mexico
45,962 ± 5,253 people
China
32,703 ± 4,434 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 66,106 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 45,962 and China with 32,703.

Foreign-Born Population

1.62%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.58k people

1.61%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.57k people

As of 2022, 1.62% of Ashtabula, OH residents (1.58k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Ashtabula, OH was 1.61%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Ashtabula, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,466 ± 285
Gulf War (2001-)
1,084 ± 254
Gulf War (1990s)
946 ± 197

Ashtabula, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.27 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Ashtabula, OH employs 42.1k people. In 2022, the largest industries in Ashtabula, OH were Manufacturing (10,330 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,445 people), and Retail Trade (4,593 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($101,023), Utilities ($86,016), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,894).

Employment

Occupations

42.1k

2022 Value

± 1,558

2.17%

1 Year growth

± 5.17%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Ashtabula, OH grew at a rate of 2.17%, from 41.2k employees to 42.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ashtabula, OH, are Production Occupations (6,218 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,237 people), and Management Occupations (3,524 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ashtabula, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

42.1k

2022 Value

± 1,558

2.17%

1 Year growth

± 5.17%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Ashtabula, OH grew at a rate of 2.17%, from 41.2k employees to 42.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ashtabula, OH, are Manufacturing (10,330 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,445 people), and Retail Trade (4,593 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ashtabula, OH, though some of these residents may live in Ashtabula, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,042

Median earning men ± $983

$30,636

Median earning women ± $1,336

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Wholesale Trade ($59,219), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,676), and Public Administration ($56,389).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($44,524), Construction ($41,569), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($39,861).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Y-Axis

1.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 5.51M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Ohio.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

168
Other Services (except Public Administration)
121
Retail Trade
120
Construction

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$390k
Manufacturing
$215k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$93.6k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Ashtabula, OH. Showing the available data for Ohio.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (43.9%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.489%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ohio for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Bernie Moreno

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Jon Husted

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Ohio will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of JD Vance's term.

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing Ohio.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2023, 0.785% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.712% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (3.04M), Some college (1.94M), and Bachelors Degree (1.66M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Ashtabula, OH was $139,000 in 2022, which is 0.458 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $121,100 to $139,000, a 14.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Ashtabula, OH is 73.4%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Ashtabula, OH have an average commute time of 25.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ashtabula, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$139,000

Median Property Value 2022

±$4,284

$28,278

Median Property Taxes

±$1,198

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Ashtabula, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Ashtabula, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73.4%

Homeownership

2022

63.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 73.4% of the housing units in Ashtabula, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Ashtabula, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$53,663

Median Household Income

± $2,186

38.5k

Number of Households

± 1,399

In 2022, the median household income of the 38.5k households in Ashtabula, OH grew to $53,663 from the previous year's value of $49,680.

The following chart displays the households in Ashtabula, OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Ashtabula, OH is from Ohio.

0.453

2023 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.456

2022 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2023, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.645% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Ohio across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (81.8%)
Carpooled (10.1%)
Worked At Home (3.72%)

In 2022, 81.8% of workers in Ashtabula, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.1%) and those who worked at home (3.72%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Ashtabula, OH have a shorter commute time (25.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.77% of the workforce in Ashtabula, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Ashtabula, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Ashtabula, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Ashtabula, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ashtabula, OH (17k out of 94.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Ashtabula, OH is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

90% of the population of Ashtabula, OH has health coverage, with 40.5% on employee plans, 21.9% on Medicaid, 14.4% on Medicare, 11.5% on non-group plans, and 1.8% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ohio see 1,328 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.79% increase from the previous year (1,292 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1535 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 307 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.4% were men and 49.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

1,328 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ohio

Primary care physicians in Ohio see an average of 1,328 patients per year. This represents a 2.79% increase from the previous year (1,292 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Ohio in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.7% under 18 years, 18.2% between 18 and 34 years, 38.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.4% were men and 49.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10%

Uninsured

40.5%

Employer Coverage

21.9%

Medicaid

14.4%

Medicare

11.5%

Non-Group

1.8%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ashtabula, OH grew by 4.23% from 9.6% to 10%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Ashtabula, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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