Ashtabula, OH Demographics

A map of Ashtabula's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	12,511	12,657	70.1%	70.4%
Hispanic	2,498	2,234	14.0%	12.4%
Black	1,525	1,527	8.5%	8.5%
Multiracial	1,045	1,377	5.9%	7.7%
Native American/Other	182	135	1.0%	0.8%
Asian	95	45	0.5%	0.3%

Ashtabula, Ohio has an estimated population of 17,856, a less than 1% change from the 17,975 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.1% White, 14.0% Hispanic, 8.5% Black, 5.9% Multiracial, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 0.5% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ashtabula, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ashtabula is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Ohio overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Ashtabula, that probability was 47.6% in 2020 and 47.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ashtabula is ranked the 104th most populous place in Ohio, out of 1,265 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Ashtabula was ranked the 104th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ashtabula's White Population

12,511 residents of Ashtabula, or 70.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ashtabula is lower than in Ohio overall, where 75.8% of the population is White. Ashtabula ranks 1168th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ashtabula's White population has declined by an estimated 1.2%. White residents' share of Ashtabula's population has remained roughly unchanged at 70.1%.

Ashtabula is less White than neighboring Edgewood (86% White), Saybrook-on-the-Lake (90.7% White), Kingsville (98.2% White), Austinburg (87.2% White), and North Kingsville (89.8% White).

Ashtabula's Black Population

1,525 residents of Ashtabula, or 8.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ashtabula is slightly lower than in Ohio overall, where 12% of the population is Black. Ashtabula ranks 134th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ashtabula's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Ashtabula's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.5%.

Ashtabula is more Black than neighboring Edgewood (5.2% Black), Saybrook-on-the-Lake (0% Black), Kingsville (1.8% Black), Austinburg (5% Black), and North Kingsville (1.3% Black).

Ashtabula's Asian Population

95 residents of Ashtabula, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ashtabula is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Ashtabula ranks 735th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ashtabula's Asian population has grown by an estimated 111.1%. Asian residents' share of Ashtabula's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Ashtabula is more Asian than neighboring Edgewood (0% Asian), Saybrook-on-the-Lake (0% Asian), Kingsville (0% Asian), and North Kingsville (0.4% Asian). Ashtabula is less Asian than neighboring Austinburg (3.6% Asian).

Ashtabula's Hispanic Population

2,498 residents of Ashtabula, or 14.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ashtabula is higher than in Ohio overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Ashtabula ranks 36th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ashtabula's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Ashtabula's population has increased from 12.4% to 14.0%.

Ashtabula is more Hispanic than neighboring Edgewood (5.4% Hispanic), Saybrook-on-the-Lake (3.2% Hispanic), Kingsville (0% Hispanic), Austinburg (4.2% Hispanic), and North Kingsville (3.6% Hispanic).

Ashtabula's Native American/Other Population

182 residents of Ashtabula, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ashtabula is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Ashtabula ranks 272nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ashtabula's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 34.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ashtabula's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Ashtabula is more Native American/Other than neighboring Edgewood (0.3% Native American/Other), Kingsville (0% Native American/Other), Austinburg (0% Native American/Other), and North Kingsville (0% Native American/Other).

Ashtabula's Multiracial Population

1,045 residents of Ashtabula, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ashtabula is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Ashtabula ranks 35th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ashtabula's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 24.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Ashtabula's population has decreased from 7.7% to 5.9%.

Ashtabula is more Multiracial than neighboring Edgewood (3.1% Multiracial), Saybrook-on-the-Lake (5.1% Multiracial), Kingsville (0% Multiracial), Austinburg (0% Multiracial), and North Kingsville (4.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.