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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sandusky

Ohio · 27,844 residents · 9.635 sq mi
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Sandusky has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,133. Population has declined 6% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $74,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

27,844
−6%since 1990
from 29,764 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,890 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 3,089 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.2
+10%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$31,133
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,532 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,111
+56%since 1990
from $11,620 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.3%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 15.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$74,100
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$468
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $340 in 1990
US average: $602
56.5%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 57.5% in 1990
43.5% rent
2.4
+12%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(23,902)
Black18.9%(5,633)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(381)
Asian0.3%(80)
Diversity Score42%(12,508)
2000
White, non-Hispanic73%(20,317)
Black20.9%(5,833)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(859)
Asian0.3%(72)
Diversity Score48.7%(13,565)
49
+16%since 1990
from 42 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.2%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.6%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 71.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.6 min
−9%since 1990
from 12.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandusky, Ohio?

Sandusky, Ohio has about 27,844 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sandusky, Ohio?

The typical household in Sandusky, Ohio earns about $31,133 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 $74,100, and the typical rent is about $468 a month.

How educated are people in Sandusky, Ohio?

About 11.2% 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 15.3% 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 1,920 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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