Demographics & People — Sandusky, Ohio
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 24,748 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~24,300 |
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| Median Age | 36.5 |
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| Total Households | 10,892 |
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| Family Households | 6,372 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.18 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4627 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 15,956 |
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| Black or African American | 5,538 |
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| Asian | 115 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,528 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 6,889 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 6,859 |
| German | 6,490 |
| Irish | 3,404 |
| English | 1,747 |
| Italian | 1,663 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,624 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 864 |
| American | 656 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 523 |
Language
| English Only | 22,143 |
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| Spanish | 659 |
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| Population 5+ | 23,175 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,023 |
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| Population 18+ | 19,585 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 3.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Sandusky, Ohio.
