Editing Ashland County, Ohio (section)

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1850= 23813
|1860= 22951
|1870= 21933
|1880= 23883
|1890= 22223
|1900= 21184
|1910= 22975
|1920= 24627
|1930= 26867
|1940= 29785
|1950= 33040
|1960= 38771
|1970= 43303
|1980= 46178
|1990= 47507
|2000= 52523
|2010= 53139
|2020= 52447
|estyear=2024
|estimate=52420
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html |title=U.S. Decennial Census |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=February 7, 2015 }}</ref><br />1790–1960<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|access-date=February 7, 2015}}</ref> 1900–1990<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/oh190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=United States Census Bureau|editor-last=Forstall|editor-first=Richard L.|date=March 27, 1995|access-date=February 7, 2015}}</ref><br />1990–2000<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100327165705/http://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-date=March 27, 2010 |url-status=live|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=United States Census Bureau|date=April 2, 2001|access-date=February 7, 2015}}</ref> 2020 <ref name="2020 census"/><ref name="USCensusEst2019">{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/tables/2010-2019/counties/totals/|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|access-date=March 26, 2020}}</ref> 2024<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=QuickFacts - Ashland County, Ohio|url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/ashlandcountyohio/PST045219|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=April 8, 2020}}</ref>
}}

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=January 31, 2008 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 52,523 people, 19,524 households, and 14,018 families living in the county. The population density was {{convert|124|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=http://censusviewer.com/county/OH/Ashland|title = Population of Ashland County, OH - Census 2010 and 2000 Interactive Map, Demographics, Statistics, Quick Facts - CensusViewer}}</ref> There were 20,832 housing units at an average density of {{convert|49|/mi2|/km2|adj=pre|units&nbsp;}}. The racial makeup of the county was 97.54% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 0.81% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.11% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.55% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.03% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.21% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.76% from two or more races. 0.65% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race. 36.8% were of [[germans|German]], 27.4% [[English people|English]] and 8.8% [[Irish people|Irish]] ancestry according to [[Census 2000]]. 96.1% spoke [[English language|English]], 1.2% [[German language|German]] and 1.0% [[Spanish language|Spanish]] as their first language.<ref name="auto"/>

There were 19,524 households, out of which 32.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.50% were [[Marriage|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&nbsp;people, 20,196&nbsp;households, and 14,017&nbsp;families living in the county.<ref name="census-dp1">{{cite web
  |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US39005
  |title=DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data
  |access-date=December 27, 2015
  |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
  |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213010852/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US39005
  |archive-date=February 13, 2020
  |url-status=dead
  }}</ref> The population density was {{convert|125.6|PD/sqmi}}. There were 22,141 housing units at an average density of {{convert|52.3|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units&nbsp;|units|}}.<ref name="census-density">{{cite web
  |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US39005
  |access-date=December 27, 2015
  |title=Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County
  |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
  |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213191448/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US39005
  |archive-date=February 13, 2020
  |url-status=dead
  }}</ref> 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.<ref name="census-dp1"/> In terms of ancestry, 32.7% were [[Germans|German]], 26.2% were [[English people|English]], 11.2% were [[Irish people|Irish]], and 5.2% were [[Italians|Italian]].<ref name="census-dp2">{{cite web
  |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US39005
  |title=DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
  |access-date=December 27, 2015
  |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
  |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213024942/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US39005
  |archive-date=February 13, 2020
  |url-status=dead
  }}</ref>

Of the 20,196&nbsp;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.<ref name="census-dp1"/>

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.<ref name="census-dp3">{{cite web
  |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US39005
  |title=DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
  |access-date=December 27, 2015
  |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
  |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213011542/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US39005
  |archive-date=February 13, 2020
  |url-status=dead
  }}</ref>