Sandusky County, Ohio
OH · FIPS 39143 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 58,778 | — | #909 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $62,295 | -17.1% | #1,866 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.5 years | +9.3% | #1,353 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $160,700 | -43.0% | #2,011 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $783 | -32.7% | #2,239 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.0% | +19.1% | #1,949 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Sandusky County has a population of 58,778, making it the #909 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.5 years, which is 9.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Sandusky County is $62,295, ranking #1,866 out of 3,222 counties — 17.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.0% and unemployment stands at 4.3%.
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The median home value in Sandusky County is $160,700 (-43.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $783/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.4%.
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93.7% of residents in Sandusky County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.2% above the national rate.
About Sandusky County, Ohio
Sandusky County, Ohio has a total population of 58,778, making it the 909th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Sandusky County is 42.5 years, which is 9.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Sandusky County is $62,295, which ranks #1,866 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 17.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%.
The median home value in Sandusky County is $160,700, 43.0% below the national median. Renters in Sandusky County pay a median gross rent of $783 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Sandusky County, 18.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.4 min.
Sandusky County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 81.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (10.9%) and Two or More Races (3.3%).
All data for Sandusky County, Ohio comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.