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Upper Sandusky

Ohio · 6,698 residents · 6.751 sq mi
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Upper Sandusky has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,207. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $124,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,698
+3%since 2000
from 6,533 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
992 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 968 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+8%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Upper Sandusky
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,207
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,613 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,465
+46%since 2000
from $17,484 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.8%
US avg: 10%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$630
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.2% in 2000
42.1% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+9%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(6,273)
Black0.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(177)
Asian0.6%(37)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.4%(552)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91%(6,095)
Black0.4%(27)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(349)
Asian0.5%(31)
Other0.8%(53)
Diversity Score16.6%(1,109)
Diversity Score
17
+96%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+24%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.8%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−83.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Upper Sandusky, Ohio?

Upper Sandusky, Ohio has about 6,698 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Upper Sandusky, Ohio earns about $49,207 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 $124,000, and the typical rent is about $630 a month.

How educated are people in Upper Sandusky, Ohio?

About 22.6% 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 7.6% 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 792 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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