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Sandusky

Michigan · 2,679 residents · 2.147 sq mi
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Sandusky has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $89,900. The poverty rate of 26.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,679
−2%since 2000
from 2,745 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,248 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,279 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
+9%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Sandusky
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,250
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,667 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,313
−8%since 2000
from $17,639 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.8%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information20.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,900
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$471
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.9%
−24.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
47.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+26%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(2,479)
Black1.5%(41)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(95)
Asian1.1%(30)
Other1.3%(35)
Diversity Score17.8%(478)
Diversity Score
18
+23%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+12%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.3%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandusky, Michigan?

Sandusky, Michigan has about 2,679 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sandusky, Michigan?

The typical household in Sandusky, Michigan earns about $29,250 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 $89,900, and the typical rent is about $471 a month.

How educated are people in Sandusky, Michigan?

About 10.0% 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 26.8% 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 276 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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