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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Sandusky Metro

Sandusky, OH · 2 counties · 115,986 residents · 505.99 sq mi
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Sandusky has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,721. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $149,480. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
115,986
−4%since 2000
from 120,536 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
229 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 238 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.5
+19%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
114K116K118K119K121K1990201020202024Sandusky
2024115K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,721
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,249 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,814
+65%since 2000
from $21,681 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,480
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,012 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$766
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $497 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
27.6% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+2%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(97,497)
Black6%(6,990)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(5,189)
Asian0.5%(631)
Other2.9%(3,309)
Diversity Score32.1%(37,241)
Segregation Score39.7%(45,994)
Diversity Score
32
+54%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
40
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+63%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.6%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−83.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 115,986 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sandusky, OH?

The typical household in Sandusky, OH earns about $58,721 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 $149,480, and the typical rent is about $766 a month.

How educated are people in Sandusky, OH?

About 24.6% 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 10.9% of people in Sandusky, OH live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sandusky, OH grown since 1990?

Yes, Sandusky, OH has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 822 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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