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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Upper Sandusky

Ohio · 6,533 residents · 6.751 sq mi
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Upper Sandusky has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,613. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% 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 $82,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,533
+11%since 1990
from 5,906 in 1990
1990 – 2025
968 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 875 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.2
+6%since 1990
from 37.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Upper Sandusky
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,613
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,002 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,484
+48%since 1990
from $11,814 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.7%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$82,100
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$404
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $292 in 1990
US average: $602
61.2%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 64.6% in 1990
38.8% rent
2.3
+12%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(5,870)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(23)
Asian0.2%(11)
Diversity Score2.5%(146)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(6,273)
Black0.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(177)
Asian0.6%(37)
Diversity Score8.4%(552)
8
+242%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.6%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 12.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.6%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 77.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.9%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.2 min
−17%since 1990
from 17.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Upper Sandusky, Ohio?

Upper Sandusky, Ohio has about 6,533 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Upper Sandusky, Ohio?

The typical household in Upper Sandusky, Ohio earns about $35,613 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Upper Sandusky, Ohio expensive?

In Upper Sandusky, Ohio, the median home is worth about $82,100, and the typical rent is about $404 a month.

How educated are people in Upper Sandusky, Ohio?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Upper Sandusky, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Upper Sandusky, Ohio?

About 4.7% of people in Upper Sandusky, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Upper Sandusky, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Upper Sandusky, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 627 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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