Sandusky city, Ohio
Sandusky city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Sandusky city is a geographic entity located in Erie County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 24,001. The land area covers 9.64 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 24,001 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 36.5 yrs | ±1.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 10,973 | ±418 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 13,137 | ±460 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 10,973 | ±418 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,164 | ±373 |
| Median Home Value | $113,100 | ±$6,516 |
| Median Gross Rent | $905 | ±$33 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $50,139 | ±$4,452 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,788 | ±$2,268 |
| Poverty Rate | 25.6% | ±3.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 6,205 | ±864 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.8% | ±2.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 11,872 | ±631 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 84.9% | ±2.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 24,174 (2024)
ID: 193875
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHIEF PLANNER
222 MEIGS ST, SANDUSKY OH 44870-2835
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GUS Population: 73,841 (2024)
ID: 186915
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ENGINEER
2900 COLUMBUS AVE, SANDUSKY OH 44870-5574
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Sandusky | 06-08 | Sandusky, OH | |
| Regular School Sandusky | PK-02 | Sandusky, OH | |
| Regular School Sandusky | 03-05 | Sandusky, OH | |
| Regular School Sandusky | KG-08 | Sandusky, OH | |
| Regular School Sandusky | 09-12 | Sandusky, OH | |
| Regular School Sandusky | 09-12 | Sandusky, OH | |
| Regular School Sandusky | 07-08 | Sandusky, OH | |
| Regular School Sandusky | PK-KG | Sandusky, OH | |
| Regular School Sandusky | 03-06 | Sandusky, OH | |
| Regular School Sandusky | KG-02 | Sandusky, OH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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FIRELANDS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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Hospital | City address association | 1111 HAYES AVENUE, SANDUSKY, OH, 44870 |
(419) 557-7400
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Firelands Regional Medical Center School of Nursing
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College | 1.3 mi away | 1912 Hayes Ave, Sandusky, OH, 44870 |
4195577110
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SANDUSKY LIBRARY
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Library | 0.3 mi away | 114 W. ADAMS ST., SANDUSKY, OH, 44870 |
(419) 625-3834
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Sandusky Career Center
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College Vocational | 2.9 mi away | 4501 Venice Heights Blvd., Sandusky, OH, 44870 |
4199841100
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MARBLEHEAD PENINSULA BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 5.9 mi away | 710 W. MAIN STREET, MARBLEHEAD, OH, 43440 |
(419) 798-0477
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Ohio Business College-Sandusky
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College | 3.7 mi away | 5202 Timber Commons Drive, Sandusky, OH, 44870-5871 |
41962783452210
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HURON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.2 mi away | 333 WILLIAMS ST., HURON, OH, 44839 |
(419) 433-5009
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Bowling Green State University-Firelands
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College | 7.4 mi away | One University Drive, Huron, OH, 44839-9791 |
4193725526
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KELLEYS ISLAND BRANCH
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Library | 10.4 mi away | 528 DIVISION ST, KELLEYS ISLAND, OH, 43438 |
(419) 746-2356
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EHOVE Career Center
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College Vocational | 9.6 mi away | 316 W Mason Rd, Milan, OH, 44846 |
4194994663280
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at SANDUSKY, OH US, located 0.4 miles from Sandusky city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.4° | 21.8° | 28.1° | 1.90" | — |
| February | 37.0° | 23.4° | 30.2° | 1.77" | — |
| March | 45.0° | 30.9° | 38.0° | 2.56" | — |
| April | 57.3° | 41.3° | 49.3° | 3.76" | — |
| May | 68.5° | 53.2° | 60.8° | 3.25" | — |
| June | 78.1° | 63.4° | 70.8° | 3.67" | — |
| July | 82.3° | 67.2° | 74.7° | 3.55" | — |
| August | 80.5° | 65.8° | 73.2° | 3.02" | — |
| September | 74.5° | 58.9° | 66.7° | 3.07" | — |
| October | 63.0° | 47.6° | 55.3° | 2.72" | — |
| November | 50.1° | 36.8° | 43.5° | 2.64" | — |
| December | 39.3° | 27.8° | 33.6° | 2.12" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
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| Sandusky city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Marblehead village | Village | 5.5 mi | — |
| Bay View village | Village | 5.8 mi | — |
| Castalia village | Village | 5.8 mi | — |
| Lakeside CDP | CDP | 6.2 mi | — |
| Crystal Rock CDP | CDP | 6.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3904370380. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.