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Sandusky

Iowa · 354 residents · 1.425 sq mi
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Sandusky is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,977. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $331,300. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 45% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
354
Unchangedsince 2023
from 355 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
248 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 249 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
40.7
−31%since 2023
from 59.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
29031033135137120202024Sandusky
2024354
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,977
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $96,118 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,773
+3%since 2023
from $53,034 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2023
from 54.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
+2%since 2023
from 0.394 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information35.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing8.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$331,300
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $223,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
6.1% rent
Vacancy rate
23.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 25.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 22.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+31%since 2023
from 2.3 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(338)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(17)
Diversity Score11.4%(40)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(341)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(13)
Diversity Score8.8%(31)
Diversity Score
9
−22%since 2023
from 11 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 29.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 98.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+18%since 2023
from 20.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.7%
−10.6 ptssince 2023
from 82.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 55.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 42.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 61.4% in 2023
Female
42.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 38.6% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
21.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 15.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 92.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandusky, Iowa?

Sandusky, Iowa has about 354 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sandusky, Iowa?

The typical household in Sandusky, Iowa earns about $108,977 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sandusky, Iowa expensive?

In Sandusky, Iowa, the median home is worth about $331,300.

How educated are people in Sandusky, Iowa?

About 32.9% of adults age 25 and over in Sandusky, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sandusky, Iowa?

About 11.6% of people in Sandusky, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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