Ashtabula
City in Ashtabula County, Ohio
Ashtabula is a city in Ashtabula County, Ohio, with 17,975 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 673 ft (205 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Edgewood, 2.7 miles E.
- 17,975residents (2020 Census)
- 673 ftelevation · 205 m
- 7.7 sq miland area · 20.0 km²
- 2,333 / sq mipopulation density
- 44004ZIP code
About Ashtabula
Ashtabula ( ASH-tə-BYU-lə) is the most populous city in Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States. It lies at the mouth of the Ashtabula River on to Lake Erie, 53 miles (85 km) northeast of Cleveland. The city had 17,975 people at the 2020 census. Like many other cities in the Rust Belt, it has lost population because of a decline in industrial jobs since the 1960s. It is part of the Cleveland metropolitan area.
In the middle of the 19th century, the city was an important destination on the Underground Railroad as refugee slaves took ships across Lake Erie to Canada. In the late 19th century, the city became a major coal port on Lake Erie. Coal and iron were shipped here, the latter from the Mesabi Range in Minnesota. The city attracted immigrants from Finland, Sweden, and Italy in the industrial period. Ashtabula hosts an annual Blessing of the Fleet Celebration, usually in late May or early June. As part of the celebration, a religious procession and prayer service is held at Ashtabula Harbor. The city was the site of the FinnFestUSA in 2007, a celebration of Finnish Americans.
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Living in Ashtabula
- Median household income
- $44,120
- Median home value
- $105,900
- Median rent
- $793/mo
- Median age
- 41.2
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Ashtabula had 17,975 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 17,975 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,333 per sq mi (901 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ashtabula at a glance
| State | Ohio (OH) |
|---|---|
| County | Ashtabula County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 17,975 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.71 sq mi (20.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.17 sq mi (0.43 km²) |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.8795° N, 80.7985° W |
| ZIP code | 44004 |
| Official website | cityofashtabula.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3902638 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ashtabula
- Edgewood2.7 mi E
- Saybrook-on-the-Lake4.2 mi W
- Kingsville6.4 mi E
- North Kingsville7.1 mi NE
- Geneva-on-the-Lake8.0 mi W
- Austinburg8.2 mi S
- Geneva9.4 mi SW
- Jefferson9.9 mi S
- Conneaut12.3 mi E
- North Madison13.4 mi W
- Madison15.0 mi SW
- Rock Creek15.4 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Ashtabula
What county is Ashtabula in?
Ashtabula is in Ashtabula County, Ohio.
What is the population of Ashtabula, OH?
17,975 people lived in Ashtabula at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ashtabula, OH?
The ZIP code of Ashtabula is 44004.
What is the elevation of Ashtabula?
673 feet (205 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ashtabula?
Edgewood (2.7 mi), Saybrook-on-the-Lake (4.2 mi), Kingsville (6.4 mi), North Kingsville (7.1 mi), Geneva-on-the-Lake (8.0 mi).
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