Ashland County, Ohio

Ashland County is a county located in the northeastern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 53,139.[2] Its county seat is Ashland.[3] The county is named for "Ashland", the home of Senator Henry Clay near Lexington, Kentucky.[4] It was formed in 1846 from parts of Huron, Lorain, Richland and Wayne Counties.

Ashland County
U.S. county
Ashland County Courthouse
Seal
Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
Ohio's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 40°50′N 82°16′W
Country United States
State Ohio
FoundedFebruary 24, 1846[1]
Named for"Ashland", Henry Clay's home
SeatAshland
Largest cityAshland
Area
 • Total427 sq mi (1,110 km2)
 • Land423 sq mi (1,100 km2)
 • Water3.8 sq mi (10 km2)  0.9%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2019)
53,484
 • Density126/sq mi (49/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district7th
Websitewww.ashlandcounty.org

Ashland County comprises the Ashland, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Mansfield-Ashland-Bucyrus, OH Combined Statistical Area.

History

Ashland County was formed on February 24, 1846, from portions of Huron, Lorain, Richland, and Wayne counties. Like the county seat, it was named after Ashland, the Lexington, Kentucky-area home of Henry Clay, a Kentucky senator.[5]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 427 square miles (1,110 km2), of which 423 square miles (1,100 km2) is land and 3.8 square miles (9.8 km2) (0.9%) is water.[6]

Adjacent counties

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
185023,813—
186022,951−3.6%
187021,933−4.4%
188023,8838.9%
189022,223−7.0%
190021,184−4.7%
191022,9758.5%
192024,6277.2%
193026,8679.1%
194029,78510.9%
195033,04010.9%
196038,77117.3%
197043,30311.7%
198046,1786.6%
199047,5072.9%
200052,52310.6%
201053,1391.2%
2019 (est.)53,484[2][7]0.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
1790-1960[9] 1900-1990[10]
1990-2000[11] 2010-2019[2]

2000 census

As of the census[12] of 2000, there were 52,523 people, 19,524 households, and 14,018 families living in the county. The population density was 124 people per square mile (48/km2). There were 20,832 housing units at an average density of 49 per square mile (19/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 97.54% White, 0.81% Black or African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.21% from other races, and 0.76% from two or more races. 0.65% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 36.8% were of German, 17.3% American, 10.1% English and 8.8% Irish ancestry according to Census 2000. 96.1% spoke English, 1.2% German and 1.0% Spanish as their first language.

There were 19,524 households, out of which 32.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.50% were married couples living together, 8.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.20% were non-families. 24.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.70% under the age of 18, 10.80% from 18 to 24, 26.50% from 25 to 44, 23.00% from 45 to 64, and 13.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 96.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.40 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $39,179, and the median income for a family was $46,306. Males had a median income of $32,585 versus $22,334 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,308. About 7.10% of families and 9.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.10% of those under age 18 and 7.50% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 53,139 people, 20,196 households, and 14,017 families living in the county.[13] The population density was 125.6 inhabitants per square mile (48.5/km2). There were 22,141 housing units at an average density of 52.3 per square mile (20.2/km2).[14] The racial makeup of the county was 97.3% white, 0.7% black or African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 0.2% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.9% of the population.[13] In terms of ancestry, 32.7% were German, 16.1% were American, 11.2% were Irish, 10.1% were English, and 5.2% were Italian.[15]

Of the 20,196 households, 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.6% were non-families, and 25.3% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.02. The median age was 39.3 years.[13]

The median income for a household in the county was $44,542 and the median income for a family was $54,177. Males had a median income of $39,663 versus $31,012 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,558. About 10.2% of families and 15.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.6% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.[16]

Politics

Prior to 1912, Ashland County was a Democratic Party stronghold in presidential elections voting Republicans only once since 1856. The county was a national bellwether from 1912 to 1936, but starting with the 1940 election, the county has become a Republican Party stronghold. Lyndon B. Johnson's win in 1964 is the lone time since then that a Democrat has won the county.

Seal of the Clerk of Common Pleas Court of Ashland County



Presidential election results
Presidential election results[17]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 73.5% 19,407 24.8% 6,541 1.7% 457
2016 70.7% 17,493 23.2% 5,740 6.1% 1,504
2012 63.8% 15,519 34.0% 8,281 2.2% 540
2008 60.2% 15,158 36.9% 9,300 2.9% 727
2004 64.9% 16,209 34.3% 8,576 0.8% 194
2000 63.7% 13,533 31.5% 6,685 4.9% 1,040
1996 52.6% 10,402 33.2% 6,573 14.2% 2,798
1992 47.3% 9,864 28.7% 5,985 24.0% 5,006
1988 67.2% 12,726 32.1% 6,072 0.7% 141
1984 74.4% 14,339 24.8% 4,786 0.8% 147
1980 62.6% 11,691 27.5% 5,142 9.9% 1,856
1976 56.3% 9,761 41.5% 7,205 2.2% 388
1972 73.0% 12,470 25.2% 4,302 1.8% 302
1968 62.5% 9,745 29.0% 4,526 8.5% 1,323
1964 46.3% 7,308 53.8% 8,493
1960 69.7% 13,112 30.3% 5,700
1956 73.4% 12,792 26.6% 4,634
1952 70.4% 12,459 29.6% 5,244
1948 56.6% 8,027 43.0% 6,095 0.5% 69
1944 59.5% 8,994 40.5% 6,130
1940 52.4% 8,624 47.6% 7,835
1936 40.1% 6,154 57.4% 8,818 2.5% 380
1932 46.5% 6,549 51.8% 7,302 1.7% 235
1928 72.3% 8,745 26.9% 3,256 0.8% 96
1924 52.7% 5,777 39.9% 4,377 7.4% 812
1920 50.6% 5,951 48.5% 5,705 0.9% 101
1916 37.9% 2,534 59.9% 4,000 2.2% 145
1912 16.2% 1,017 53.5% 3,364 30.4% 1,913
1908 42.7% 2,804 55.2% 3,627 2.2% 142
1904 44.9% 2,747 49.0% 2,996 6.1% 370
1900 43.1% 2,641 55.5% 3,399 1.3% 81
1896 42.9% 2,608 56.3% 3,422 0.8% 50
1892 40.6% 2,256 54.8% 3,042 4.6% 254
1888 42.3% 2,445 54.6% 3,152 3.1% 180
1884 43.2% 2,616 54.9% 3,325 1.9% 113
1880 46.1% 2,752 53.9% 3,217 0.1% 4
1876 44.1% 2,387 55.8% 3,021 0.1% 6
1872 47.6% 2,183 51.6% 2,368 0.8% 35
1868 46.8% 2,205 53.2% 2,504
1864 48.5% 2,144 51.5% 2,280
1860 49.1% 2,166 39.0% 1,720 12.0% 530
1856 47.3% 1,912 51.7% 2,089 1.0% 39

Transportation

The Ashland County Airport is located three nautical miles (3.5 mi, 5.6 km) northeast of the central business district of the City of Ashland.[18]

Communities
Map of Ashland County, Ohio, with municipal and township labels

City

Villages

Townships

https://web.archive.org/web/20160715023447/http://www.ohiotownships.org/township-websites

Census-designated place

Other unincorporated communities

See also

References
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  18. FAA Airport Form 5010 for 3G4 PDF. Federal Aviation Administration. effective 30 June 2011.

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