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Sandusky

Iowa · 297 residents · 1.425 sq mi
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Sandusky is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,119. Population has declined 15% since 2021. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $202,100. With a median age of 49.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

297
−15%vs 2021
vs 349 in 2021
2020 – 2024
208 / sq mi
−15%vs 2021
vs 245 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
49.9
−18%vs 2021
vs 60.6 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
29031033135137120202024Sandusky
2024354
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$80,119
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $84,375 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$30,561
−23%vs 2021
vs $39,921 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.8%
−8.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 59.6% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
8.7%
+1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.4% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade36.1%
US avg: 10%
Information23.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing21%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$202,100
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $215,900 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
85.6%
−8.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 94.3% in 2021
14.4% rent
2.5
−1%vs 2021
vs 2.6 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(319)
Black1.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.4%(26)
Diversity Score19.9%(69)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(275)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(5)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.1%(18)
6
−69%vs 2021
vs 20 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.3%
−4.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 16.8% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
−1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 93.7% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
−3.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.8% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.2 min
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 24.2 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
83.2%
+9.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 73.3% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
46.5%
+5.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 41.4% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
15.1%
−14.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 29.2% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

58.3%
−0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 58.5% in 2021
41.7%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 41.5% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
−7.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.4% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandusky, Iowa?

Sandusky, Iowa has about 297 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sandusky, Iowa?

The typical household in Sandusky, Iowa earns about $80,119 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 $202,100.

How educated are people in Sandusky, Iowa?

About 12.3% 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 8.7% of people in Sandusky, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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