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Ashland, OH


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Ashland, Ohio

Ashland, Ohio, in Ashland county, is 36 miles S of Elyria, Ohio (center to center) and 54 miles SW of Cleveland, Ohio. There are an estimated 21,249 people in the city.

The People and Families of Ashland

In Ashland, about 49% of adults are married.

Ashland has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ashland had a median family income of $42,755.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($5,410) in Ashland. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Ashland Housing

Approximately 63% of housing in Ashland is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities.

Commuting

In Ashland, 90% of commuters drive to work. Ashland is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.

High Points

Ashland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyAshland Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 10%Ashland Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Ashland, OH

Comparing Ashland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens78
Well-Paid Single Women67
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Well-Paid Single Men45
Age of the Population43
Male Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults58
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better54
Median Family Income44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work910
Working at Home57
Public Transportation Use56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Rents87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Affordability of Property Taxes75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Housing Recently Built25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime87
Low Property Crime65

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