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Sandusky

Michigan · 2,664 residents (2025 est.) · 2.147 sq mi
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Sandusky has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,563. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $113,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,694
−2%since 2000
from 2,745 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,255 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,279 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.1
+3%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,664 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Sandusky
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,563
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,667 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,430
+78%since 2000
from $17,639 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
+27.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.449 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,800
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$784
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
44.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.8%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
−17%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(2,560)
Black0.8%(23)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(94)
Asian1.7%(48)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.5%(398)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(2,400)
Black2.2%(59)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(103)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other4.5%(121)
Diversity Score25.3%(682)
Diversity Score
25
+75%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+48%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 15.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 56.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.0%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2012
from 20.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
−80.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.1%
+19.0 ptssince 2017
from 68.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 96.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandusky, Michigan?

Sandusky, Michigan has about 2,694 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sandusky, Michigan?

The typical household in Sandusky, Michigan earns about $56,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sandusky, Michigan expensive?

In Sandusky, Michigan, the median home is worth about $113,800, and the typical rent is about $784 a month.

How educated are people in Sandusky, Michigan?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Sandusky, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sandusky, Michigan?

About 16.1% of people in Sandusky, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sandusky, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Sandusky, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 291 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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