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METRO AREA · 2010 ACS

Sandusky Metro

Sandusky, OH · 2 counties · 118,507 residents · 505.99 sq mi
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The short version

Sandusky has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,995. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $139,533. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
118,507
−2%since 2000
from 120,536 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
234 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 238 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.4
+11%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
114K116K118K119K121K1990201020202024Sandusky
2024115K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,995
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,249 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,171
+21%since 2000
from $21,681 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,533
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,012 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$657
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $497 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.3%
−27.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
26.7% rent
Vacancy rate
22.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+14%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(108,277)
Black5.9%(7,080)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(3,199)
Asian0.3%(390)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.9%(25,172)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88%(104,243)
Black5.8%(6,836)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(4,359)
Asian0.5%(570)
Other1.9%(2,282)
Diversity Score27.3%(32,339)
Diversity Score
27
+31%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+47%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.9%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.0%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

SanduskyCENTRAL24,001
What's inside

2 component counties

Erie CountyCENTRAL73,296Ottawa CountyCENTRAL39,481
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandusky, OH?

Sandusky, OH has about 118,507 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sandusky, OH?

The typical household in Sandusky, OH earns about $48,995 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sandusky, OH expensive?

In Sandusky, OH, the median home is worth about $139,533, and the typical rent is about $657 a month.

How educated are people in Sandusky, OH?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Sandusky, OH hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sandusky, OH?

About 11.3% of people in Sandusky, OH live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sandusky, OH grown since 1990?

Yes, Sandusky, OH has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,699 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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