Sandusky County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Sandusky County is located in Ohio with a total population of 58,770. It is the 44th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sandusky County is 42.5 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sandusky County is $62,500. This is 10% lower than the state median of $69,680. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 20% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.2%. This is about average than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $152,500. Housing costs are 23% lower than the state median of $199,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Sandusky County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Sandusky County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.6%. The Black or African American population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 12.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (10.6% vs 4.6%). The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

19.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.3%.