Sandusky, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Erie County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
24,748
Population
2,567/sq mi density
$47,827
Median Income
$28,315 per capita
$104,800
Home Value
$154,197 Zillow
$848
Median Rent
28.3% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
388
Violent Crime/100K
2,606 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$47,827 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,800 home value, $848/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
388 violent crimes/100K (2% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
24,748
Census 2023
Population Density
2,567
per square mile
Land Area
21.9
square miles (56.7 km²)
Median Age
36.2 yrs
7% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
46.3%
Male
53.7%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 64.5% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 22.4% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 6.2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.5% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 6.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
64.5%
Black
22.4%
Hispanic
6.2%
Asian
0.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 95.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 3.9% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
95.5%
Spanish
3.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.5%
Veterans
5.3%
12% below US avg (6%)
Disability
18.3%
41% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
91.9%
1% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
8.1%
6% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.465
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 24,748 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 2,567 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 21.9 sq mi |
| Median Age | 36.2 years |
Gender
| Male | 46.3% |
| Female | 53.7% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 64.5% |
| Black or African American | 22.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.2% |
| Asian | 0.5% |
Language
| English Only | 95.5% |
| Spanish | 3.9% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.5% |
| Veterans | 5.3% |
| Disability | 18.3% |
| Health Insurance | 91.9% |
| Uninsured | 8.1% |
| Broadband Access | 82.6% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.465 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |