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Sandusky County

Ohio · 58,896 residents · 408.246 sq mi
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Sandusky County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,245. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $118,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
58,896
−5%since 2000
from 61,792 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
144 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 151 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+16%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
58K59K60K61K62K1990201020202024Sandusky County
202459K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,245
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,584 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,624
+49%since 2000
from $19,239 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.6%
US avg: 10%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,600
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$716
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $462 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
26.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−2%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(55,015)
Black2.6%(1,620)
Hispanic / Latino7%(4,298)
Asian0.3%(170)
Other0%
Diversity Score23%(14,188)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(48,219)
Black3%(1,762)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(6,055)
Asian0.3%(202)
Other3.1%(1,801)
Diversity Score37.1%(21,864)
Segregation Score28.2%(16,592)
Diversity Score
37
+62%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
28
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+51%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.6%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−83.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandusky County, Ohio?

Sandusky County, Ohio has about 58,896 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sandusky County, Ohio earns about $55,245 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sandusky County, Ohio expensive?

In Sandusky County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $118,600, and the typical rent is about $716 a month.

How educated are people in Sandusky County, Ohio?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Sandusky County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sandusky County, Ohio?

About 12.2% of people in Sandusky County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sandusky County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Sandusky County, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,067 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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