Sandusky County, OH

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2023 Population

58,770

0.195% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bernie Moreno

Republican Party

US Senator

Jon Husted

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

42.5

0.473% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

13.2%

2.19% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$62,500

2.77% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$152,500

7.17% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

27,715

0.0613% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Sandusky County, OH had a population of 58.8k people with a median age of 42.5 and a median household income of $62,500. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Sandusky County, OH declined from 58,885 to 58,770, a −0.195% decrease and its median household income grew from $60,814 to $62,500, a 2.77% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sandusky County, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.5%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.27%), White (Hispanic) (3.21%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.99%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.99%).

None of the households in Sandusky County, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.1% of the residents in Sandusky County, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sandusky County, OH are Terra State Community College (444 degrees awarded in 2022) and Vanguard-Sentinel Adult Career and Technology Center (27 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Sandusky County, OH was $152,500, and the homeownership rate was 74.3%.

Most people in Sandusky County, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Sandusky County, OH was 2 cars per household.

Sandusky County, OH borders Erie County, OH, Huron County, OH, Ottawa County, OH, Seneca County, OH, and Wood County, OH.

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Population & Diversity

Sandusky County, OH is home to a population of 58.8k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.97% of Sandusky County, OH residents were born outside of the country (1.16k people).

In 2023, there were 19.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (48.5k people) in Sandusky County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.51k Two+ (Hispanic) and 1.89k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.1%

2023 Citizenship

99.3%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.1% of Sandusky County, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Sandusky County, OH was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Sandusky County, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sandusky County, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
48.5k ± 239
Two+ (Hispanic)
2.51k ± 427
White (Hispanic)
1.89k ± 354

10.6%

Hispanic Population

6.25k people

10.6% of the people in Sandusky County, OH are hispanic (6.25k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Sandusky County, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Ohio.

Most Common Origin

India
65,962 ± 6,288 people
Mexico
43,233 ± 5,095 people
China
34,193 ± 4,533 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 65,962 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 43,233 and China with 34,193.

Foreign-Born Population

1.97%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.16k people

1.78%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.05k people

As of 2023, 1.97% of Sandusky County, OH residents (1.16k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sandusky County, OH was 1.78%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Sandusky County, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,217 ± 185
Gulf War (2001-)
668 ± 192
Gulf War (1990s)
593 ± 191

Sandusky County, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.82 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Sandusky County, OH employs 27.7k people. The largest industries in Sandusky County, OH are Manufacturing (7,341 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,971 people), and Retail Trade (2,838 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($68,696), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($65,500), and Public Administration ($62,361).

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,975. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

27.7k

2023 Value

± 1,157

−0.0613%

1 Year decline

± 5.82%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Sandusky County, OH declined at a rate of −0.0613%, from 27.7k employees to 27.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sandusky County, OH, are Production Occupations (4,467 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,704 people), and Management Occupations (2,589 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sandusky County, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

27.7k

2023 Value

± 1,157

−0.0613%

1 Year decline

± 5.82%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Sandusky County, OH declined at a rate of −0.0613%, from 27.7k employees to 27.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sandusky County, OH, are Manufacturing (7,341 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,971 people), and Retail Trade (2,838 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sandusky County, OH, though some of these residents may live in Sandusky County, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,662

Median earning men ± $1,636

$36,589

Median earning women ± $1,586

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($69,648), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($64,643), and Construction ($61,962).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($76,944), Construction ($56,023), and Public Administration ($44,000).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

1.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 5.51M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Ohio.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

94
Construction
75
Other Services (except Public Administration)
73
Health Care and Social Assistance

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$417k
Manufacturing
$135k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$73.5k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Sandusky County, OH went to Donald J. Trump with 62.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (35.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.49%).

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (62.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (35.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.49%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Sandusky County, OH for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Bernie Moreno

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Jon Husted

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Ohio will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of JD Vance's term.

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing Ohio.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Sandusky County, OH awarded 471 degrees. The student population of Sandusky County, OH in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 1,290 male students and 946 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sandusky County, OH are White (408 and 86.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (30 and 6.37%), Unknown (15 and 3.18%), and Black or African American (10 and 2.12%).

The largest universities in Sandusky County, OH by number of degrees awarded are Terra State Community College (444 and 94.3%) and Vanguard-Sentinel Adult Career and Technology Center (27 and 5.73%).

The most popular majors in Sandusky County, OH are Other Electrical Engineering Technology (79 and 16.8%), General Business Administration & Management (52 and 11%), and General Computer Programming (40 and 8.49%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 2,236 students enrolled in Sandusky County, OH, 57.7% men and 42.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,615 records, of which 45.6% were women and 54.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
39 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
25 degrees awarded
Other Electrical Engineering Technology
18 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Sandusky County, OH was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 39 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Sandusky County, OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Terra State Community College
444 degrees awarded
Vanguard-Sentinel Adult Career and Technology Center
27 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Terra State Community College with 444 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 267 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sandusky County, OH, which is 1.31 times more than the 204 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 408 degrees mean that there were 13.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 30 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($4,536) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,052) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,755) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.724% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.686% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.05M), Some college (1.98M), and Bachelors Degree (1.63M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Sandusky County, OH was $152,500 in 2023, which is 0.503 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $142,300 to $152,500, a 7.17% increase. The homeownership rate in Sandusky County, OH is 74.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Sandusky County, OH have an average commute time of 20.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sandusky County, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Sandusky County, OH is $62,500. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Sandusky County, OH was Census Tract 9609 with a value of $100,357, followed by Census Tract 9612 and Census Tract 9610, with respective values of $88,194 and $85,833.

In 2023, 10.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Sandusky County, OH. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.0288%.

Housing

Property

$152,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$4,749

$18,167

Median Property Taxes

±$902

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Sandusky County, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Sandusky County, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74.3%

Homeownership

2023

63.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 74.3% of the housing units in Sandusky County, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Sandusky County, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9609
Census Tract 9612
Census Tract 9610

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Sandusky County, OH was Census Tract 9609 with a value of $100,357, followed by Census Tract 9612 and Census Tract 9610, with respective values of $88,194 and $85,833.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Sandusky County, OH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$62,500

Median Household Income

± $3,027

24.5k

Number of Households

± 1,084

In 2023, the median household income of the 24.5k households in Sandusky County, OH grew to $62,500 from the previous year's value of $60,814.

The following chart displays the households in Sandusky County, OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Sandusky County, OH is from Ohio.

0.456

2022 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2022, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0361% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Ohio across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (85.7%)
Carpooled (7.24%)
Worked At Home (3.37%)

In 2023, 85.7% of workers in Sandusky County, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.24%) and those who worked at home (3.37%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sandusky County, OH have a shorter commute time (20.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.63% of the workforce in Sandusky County, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Sandusky County, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Sandusky County, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Sandusky County, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 10.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Sandusky County, OH. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.0288%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

13.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sandusky County, OH (7.65k out of 57.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sandusky County, OH is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 18% of the children was living in poverty in Sandusky County, OH. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.8%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.3% of the population of Sandusky County, OH has health coverage, with 48.8% on employee plans, 18.4% on Medicaid, 15.3% on Medicare, 10.7% on non-group plans, and 1.05% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Sandusky County, OH see 3071 patients per year on average, which represents a 52.2% increase from the previous year (2018 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1727 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 675 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,071 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Sandusky County, OH

Primary care physicians in Sandusky County, OH see an average of 3,071 patients per year. This represents a 52.2% increase from the previous year (2,018 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Sandusky County, OH in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.2% under 18 years, 18.6% between 18 and 34 years, 38.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.74%

Uninsured

48.8%

Employer Coverage

18.4%

Medicaid

15.3%

Medicare

10.7%

Non-Group

1.05%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sandusky County, OH grew by 5.14% from 5.46% to 5.74%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Sandusky County, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 47.8 in Sandusky County, OH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Sandusky County, OH.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.7% in Sandusky County, OH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Sandusky County, OH.

Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 8.71% in Sandusky County, OH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Sandusky County, OH.

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