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Sandusky

Ohio · 24,001 residents (2025 est.) · 9.635 sq mi
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Sandusky has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,139. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $113,100. The poverty rate of 25.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,606
−12%since 2000
from 27,844 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,554 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 2,890 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.5
+1%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:24,001 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,139
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,133 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,788
+64%since 2000
from $18,111 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
+1%since 2010
from 0.439 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,100
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$905
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $468 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 56.5% in 2000
49.9% rent
Vacancy rate
16.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.8%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
−5%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73%(20,317)
Black20.9%(5,833)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(859)
Asian0.3%(72)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.7%(13,565)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.4%(14,857)
Black21.7%(5,351)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(1,510)
Asian1.8%(440)
Other9.9%(2,448)
Diversity Score71.8%(17,660)
Diversity Score
72
+47%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+55%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.3%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2012
from 20.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.2%
−75.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.9%
+16.4 ptssince 2017
from 68.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 96.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 3.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandusky, Ohio?

Sandusky, Ohio has about 24,606 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sandusky, Ohio?

The typical household in Sandusky, Ohio earns about $50,139 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sandusky, Ohio expensive?

In Sandusky, Ohio, the median home is worth about $113,100, and the typical rent is about $905 a month.

How educated are people in Sandusky, Ohio?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sandusky, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sandusky, Ohio?

About 25.6% of people in Sandusky, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sandusky, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Sandusky, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5,158 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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