Ashland, OH population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Ashland decreased by 2,424. In this period, the peak population was 21,801 in the year 2007. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 21,142 | - | - |
| 2001 | 21,116 | -26 | -0.12% |
| 2002 | 21,165 | 49 | 0.23% |
| 2003 | 21,322 | 157 | 0.74% |
| 2004 | 21,382 | 60 | 0.28% |
| 2005 | 21,447 | 65 | 0.30% |
| 2006 | 21,643 | 196 | 0.91% |
| 2007 | 21,801 | 158 | 0.73% |
| 2008 | 21,766 | -35 | -0.16% |
| 2009 | 21,725 | -41 | -0.19% |
| 2010 | 20,526 | -1,199 | -5.52% |
| 2011 | 20,531 | 5 | 0.02% |
| 2012 | 20,532 | 1 | 0.00% |
| 2013 | 20,385 | -147 | -0.72% |
| 2014 | 20,276 | -109 | -0.53% |
| 2015 | 20,356 | 80 | 0.39% |
| 2016 | 20,431 | 75 | 0.37% |
| 2017 | 20,493 | 62 | 0.30% |
| 2018 | 20,423 | -70 | -0.34% |
| 2019 | 20,153 | -270 | -1.32% |
| 2020 | 19,226 | -927 | -4.60% |
| 2021 | 18,952 | -274 | -1.43% |
| 2022 | 18,844 | -108 | -0.57% |
| 2023 | 18,718 | -126 | -0.67% |
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Ashland, OH population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Ashland's population decreased by 616 (2.91%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Ashland's population decreased by 1,300 (6.33%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Ashland's population decreased by 508 (2.64%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Ashland's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 18,718.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Ashland's population peaked in year 2007 at 21,801.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Ashland's population was lowest in year 2023 at 18,718.
Ashland, OH annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Ashland grew year by year for 11 years and declined for 12 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Ashland had an average annual population growth rate of 0.50% per year. Overall the population shrank 11.47% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Ashland annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.50% per year.
From 2005 to 2006 Ashland population grew the most, with an increase of 196 people (a 0.91% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Ashland population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,199 people (a 5.52% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Ashland, OH population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Ashland's population decreased by 234 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 108 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 126 (0.67%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Ashland, OH changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Ashland decreased by 1,667 (8.18%). The population was highest at 20,493 in the year 2017 and lowest at 18,718 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.84%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)