Sandusky, OH Demographics

A map of Sandusky's Population by Race

Sandusky, Ohio had a population of 25,095 in 2020. It was 62.0% White, 22.8% Black, 0.4% Asian, 5.8% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 8.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Sandusky, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Sandusky is the 62nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Sandusky's White Population

15,571 residents of Sandusky identify as White, or 62.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Sandusky less than the White share of the population of Ohio (75.9% White). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Sandusky is ranked #1202 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Sandusky is less White than neighboring Marblehead (93.2% White), Lakeside (96.9% White), Bloomingville (92.5% White), Castalia (90.8% White), and Bay View (92.6% White).

Sandusky's Black Population

5,732 residents of Sandusky identify as Black, or 22.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Sandusky slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Ohio (12.3% Black). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Sandusky is ranked #59 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Sandusky is more Black than neighboring Marblehead (0.7% Black), Lakeside (0% Black), Bloomingville (0% Black), Castalia (0.1% Black), and Bay View (1.2% Black).

Sandusky's Asian Population

103 residents of Sandusky identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Sandusky roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Ohio (2.5% Asian). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Sandusky is ranked #560 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Sandusky is more Asian than neighboring Lakeside (0.3% Asian), Bloomingville (0% Asian), Castalia (0.1% Asian), and Bay View (0.3% Asian). Sandusky is less Asian than neighboring Marblehead (0.6% Asian).

Sandusky's Hispanic Population

1,453 residents of Sandusky identify as Hispanic, or 5.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Sandusky roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Ohio (4.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Sandusky is ranked #145 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Sandusky is more Hispanic than neighboring Marblehead (3.7% Hispanic), Lakeside (1.5% Hispanic), Bloomingville (2.7% Hispanic), Castalia (3.6% Hispanic), and Bay View (2% Hispanic).

Sandusky's Native American/Other Population

207 residents of Sandusky identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Sandusky roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Ohio (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Sandusky is ranked #211 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Sandusky is more Native American/Other than neighboring Marblehead (0% Native American/Other), Lakeside (0.6% Native American/Other), Castalia (0.1% Native American/Other), and Bay View (0.5% Native American/Other).

Sandusky's Multiracial Population

2,029 residents of Sandusky identify as Multiracial, or 8.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Sandusky roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Ohio (4.3% Multiracial). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Sandusky is ranked #27 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Sandusky is more Multiracial than neighboring Marblehead (1.8% Multiracial), Lakeside (0.7% Multiracial), Bloomingville (3.9% Multiracial), Castalia (5.2% Multiracial), and Bay View (3.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.