Sandusky County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Name: Sandusky County, Ohio Demographics
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Sandusky County, Ohio has a population of 58,778, the 44th most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $62,295 and the median home value is $160,700. The poverty rate is 15.0%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Sandusky County Quick Facts

Population 58,778

Median Household Income $62,295

Median Home Value $160,700

Poverty Rate 15.0%

Unemployment Rate 4.3%

Median Age 42.5 years

Homeownership Rate 73.4%

Affordability Ratio 2.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 18.4%

High School Graduation 93.6%

Cities/Places 14

Population 58,778 44th of 88

Median Income $62,295 13% lower than state

Poverty Rate 15.0%

Unemployment 4.3%

How Sandusky County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	58,770	58,778	+0.0%
Median household income	$62,500	$62,295	-0.3%
Median home value	$152,500	$160,700	+5.4%

Median Household Income

Sandusky

$62,295

$71,389

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Sandusky

$160,700

$214,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.7%

$25K-$50K 21.3%

$50K-$100K 32.0%

$100K+ 28.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.9%

$10K-$15K

3.4%

$15K-$20K

4.1%

$20K-$25K

5.3%

$25K-$30K

4.5%

$30K-$35K

3.1%

$35K-$40K

4.7%

$40K-$45K

5.3%

$45K-$50K

3.6%

$50K-$60K

8.4%

$60K-$75K

10.4%

$75K-$100K

13.2%

$100K-$125K

9.0%

$125K-$150K

7.0%

$150K-$200K

7.3%

$200K+

4.8%

Employment

4.3% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

58.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.4%

Renter 26.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $783/mo 15.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.6%

18-34

19.4%

35-54

24.6%

55-74

26.5%

75+

7.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Sandusky County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Fremont	15,835	$47,024	22.7%	$117,500
Clyde	6,331	$50,574	11.3%	$129,600
Ballville	3,929	$84,896	5.0%	$195,300
Gibsonburg	2,532	$75,278	10.6%	$124,000
Woodville	1,990	$83,000	3.1%	$189,300
Stony Prairie	1,701	$60,347	43.9%	$115,300
Elmore	1,643	$84,554	6.1%	$171,700
Green Springs	1,170	$69,531	8.7%	$83,100
Lindsey	411	$65,000	15.6%	$157,700
Helena	245	$65,139	4.9%	$138,200
Burgoon	170	$59,375	20.0%	$135,900
Vickery	132	$61,250	0.0%	$84,400
Hessville	78	$85,556	0.0%	$169,400
Wightmans Grove	33	$18,906	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Sandusky County is located in Ohio with a total population of 58,778. It is the 44th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 14 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sandusky County is 42.5 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 39.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sandusky County is $62,295. This is 13% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 23% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.0%. This is 13% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $160,700. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Sandusky County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Sandusky County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.9%. The Black or African American population (2.8%) is well below the state average of 12.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (10.9% vs 4.8%). The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

18.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Sandusky County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Ohio and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Sandusky County, Ohio?

Sandusky County has a population of 58,778, making it the 44th most populous county in Ohio.

What is the median income in Sandusky County?

The median household income in Sandusky County is $62,295 with a poverty rate of 15.0%.

How many cities are in Sandusky County, Ohio?

Sandusky County contains 14 Census-designated places.