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Sandusky

Ohio · 25,095 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 $41,082. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $85,300. The poverty rate of 21.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,095
−10%since 2000
from 27,844 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,605 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 2,890 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+9%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,082
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,133 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,118
+39%since 2000
from $18,111 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20%
US avg: 10%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,300
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$742
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $468 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 56.5% in 2000
50.8% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−13%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62%(15,571)
Black22.8%(5,732)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(1,453)
Asian0.4%(103)
Other5.4%(1,343)
Diversity Score65.4%(16,414)
Diversity Score
65
+34%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+53%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.3%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.0%
−75.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandusky, Ohio?

Sandusky, Ohio has about 25,095 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sandusky, Ohio?

The typical household in Sandusky, Ohio earns about $41,082 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 $85,300, and the typical rent is about $742 a month.

How educated are people in Sandusky, Ohio?

About 17.4% 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 21.1% 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 4,669 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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