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Sandusky

County:
Sanilac County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.147
State:
Michigan

Sandusky is a city located in Sanilac County, Michigan. Sandusky has a 2026 population of 2,666. It is also the county seat of Sanilac County. Sandusky is currently declining at a rate of -0.22% annually and its population has decreased by -1.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,704 in 2020.

The median household income in Sandusky is $56,563 with a poverty rate of 16.13%. The median age in Sandusky is 39.1 years: 37.7 years for males, and 47.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 110.5 males.

2.7K
Total Population
1,242
Density (mi²)
-6 -0.22%
Growth

Sandusky Population

Sandusky Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,666-6-0.22%
20252,672-7-0.26%
20242,679-9-0.33%
20232,688-12-0.44%
20222,700-3-0.11%
20212,703-1-0.04%
20202,704-7-0.26%
20192,523-5-0.2%
20182,528-4-0.16%
20172,532-14-0.55%
20162,546-4-0.16%
20152,550-13-0.51%
20142,563-14-0.54%
20132,577-37-1.42%
20122,614-31-1.17%
20112,645-34-1.27%
20102,676-2-0.07%
20002,74500%

Median Age

Overall: 39.1 years
Female: 47.3 years
Male: 37.7 years

Sandusky Adults

There are 2,189 adults, (530 of whom are seniors) in Sandusky.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,280 (47.5%)
Male: 1,414 (52.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Sandusky includes 89.09% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,40089.09%
Two or more races2157.98%
Black or African American592.19%
Asian110.41%
Other race90.33%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races983.64%
Other race50.19%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,40089.09%
Two or more races1174.34%
Black or African American592.19%
Asian110.41%
Other race40.15%

Sandusky Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Sandusky 's average per capita income is $37,238. Household income levels show a median of $56,563. The poverty rate stands at 16.13%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$92,596-
Families$74,982$92,596
Households$56,563$74,928
Non Families$27,246$39,935

$37,238

Average Income

$56,563

Median Household Income

16.13%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)