Upper Sandusky Population

1850–2026

6,645

2026 projection

0.8% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Upper Sandusky. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20266,645-160.24%
20256,661+190.29%
20246,642+200.30%
20236,622-500.75%
20226,672+380.57%
20216,634-640.96%
20206,698-60.09%
20196,704+40.06%
20186,700-140.21%
20176,714+250.37%

Showing 10 of 33 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Upper Sandusky has a population change higher than Wyandot County, and lower than Ohio and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Ohio+0.9%
  • Upper Sandusky−0.6%
  • Wyandot County−1.4%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Upper Sandusky Demographics

37.2median age

Median age

Female37.7 yrs
Male36.5 yrs

Adults

4,970
1,315 seniors (65+) · 26% of adults3,655 other adults

Sex

Female 55.1% · 3,613Male 44.9% · 2,945

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 66 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Upper Sandusky Income

$67,071median household income

Median household income

$67,071

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$46,937

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

11.7%

About 1 in 9 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Upper Sandusky Marital Status

47% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married47%54%42%
Never married26%23%28%
Divorced15%19%11%
Widowed10%3%16%
Separated2%2%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201