Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Sandusky, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

24,606

Median Agei

36.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

60.4%14,857

Black

21.7%5,351

Two or More

6.6%1,630

Hispanic/Latino

6.1%1,510

Other

3.2%793

Asian

1.8%440

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%25

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.9%810

High School Diploma

36.4%5,976

Some College (<1 yr)

6.5%1,062

Some College (1+ yr)

10.2%1,671

Associate's Degree

9.7%1,588

Bachelor's Degree

14.4%2,367

Master's Degree

5.6%927

Professional Degree

1.2%190

Doctorate

0.8%128

HS or Higher

89.7%

BA or Higher

22%

Graduate+

7.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$113,100

Median Renti

$905

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

50.1%5,496

Renter-Occupied

49.9%5,477

Total Units

13,137

Homeownership

50.1%

Vacancy Rate

16.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.8%429

$50K–$100K

33.2%1,826

$100K–$150K

24.5%1,344

$150K–$200K

16.7%918

$200K–$300K

9.1%501

$300K–$500K

3.5%194

$500K–$1M

3.4%187

$1M+

1.8%97

Rent Distribution

Under $500

440

$500–$750

1,062

$750–$1,000

2,104

$1,000–$1,250

1,041

$1,250–$1,500

345

$1,500–$2,000

239

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%59

2010–2019

1%133

2000–2009

4.8%633

1990–1999

4.8%628

1980–1989

5.8%766

1970–1979

17.6%2,310

1960–1969

7.6%999

1950–1959

16.9%2,221

1940–1949

9.1%1,191

1939 or earlier

31.9%4,197

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

71.5%7,843

Electricity

24.7%2,709

Bottled/LP Gas

2.2%241

Other

1.2%134

No Fuel

0.2%27

Wood

0.2%19

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$50,139

Mean Household Incomei

$63,432

Per Capita Incomei

$29,788

Poverty Ratei

25.2%

Unemploymenti

7.8%

Labor Forcei

12,870

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.2%902

$10K–$15K

8.3%907

$15K–$20K

4%438

$20K–$25K

5.6%611

$25K–$30K

7.8%857

$30K–$35K

4.2%457

$35K–$40K

2.9%317

$40K–$45K

3.5%384

$45K–$50K

5.4%598

$50K–$60K

6.1%669

$60K–$75K

10.1%1,112

$75K–$100K

14.8%1,628

$100K–$125K

10.3%1,128

$125K–$150K

3.4%370

$150K–$200K

2.9%315

$200K+

2.6%280

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

1,507

Residentsi

2,525

Avg. Tenant Renti

$420/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

17 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing227 homes99% occupied$332/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers1,036 homes72% occupied$448/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8184 homes96% occupied$380/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC29 homes93% occupied$365/mo rent

811/PRAC24 homes86% occupied$399/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $50,139/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

79.7%

Very low income$15K–$25K/yr

17.3%

Low income$25K–$40K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

75% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

54.9% of subsidized households are minority

24.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

32.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

8063.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

148

Mexico

100

United Kingdom

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

11,642

Avg. Commutei

18 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

11,872

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,025(5.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.8%Insured

8.2%Uninsured

Sandusky, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026