Sandusky County, Ohio

Adjacent counties

• Ottawa County (north)
• Erie County (east)
• Huron County (southeast)
• Seneca County (south)
• Wood County (west)

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 58,896. The median age was 43.2 years. 22.0% of residents were under the age of 18 and 20.2% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 98.3 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 96.9 males age 18 and over.^[11]

The racial makeup of the county was 85.6% White, 3.2% Black or African American, 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3% Asian, <0.1% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 3.1% from some other race, and 7.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 10.3% of the population.^[12]

56.8% of residents lived in urban areas, while 43.2% lived in rural areas.^[13]

There were 24,444 households in the county, of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 47.0% were married-couple households, 19.5% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 25.7% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.^[11]

There were 26,479 housing units, of which 7.7% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 73.5% were owner-occupied and 26.5% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.4% and the rental vacancy rate was 6.5%.^[11]

Racial and ethnic composition

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 60,944 people, 24,182 households, and 16,616 families living in the county.^[23] The population density was 149.2 inhabitants per square mile (57.6/km²). There were 26,390 housing units at an average density of 64.6 units per square mile (24.9 units/km²).^[24] The racial makeup of the county was 91.2% white, 2.8% black or African American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 2.8% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 8.9% of the population.^[23] In terms of ancestry, 41.9% were German, 12.1% were Irish, 9.5% were English, and 7.1% were American.^[25]

Of the 24,182 households, 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 31.3% were non-families, and 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.97. The median age was 40.4 years.^[23]

The median income for a household in the county was $48,056 and the median income for a family was $57,500. Males had a median income of $42,582 versus $31,257 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,286. About 7.2% of families and 10.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.8% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.^[26]

2000 census

As of the census^[27] of 2000, there were 61,792 people, 23,717 households, and 16,957 families living in the county. The population density was 151 inhabitants per square mile (58/km²). There were 25,253 housing units at an average density of 62 units per square mile (24/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 92.20% White, 2.67% Black or African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 3.10% from other races, and 1.61% from two or more races. 6.96% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 23,717 households, out of which 33.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.50% were married couples living together, 10.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.50% were non-families. 24.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.20% under the age of 18, 8.10% from 18 to 24, 28.30% from 25 to 44, 23.00% from 45 to 64, and 14.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 95.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.60 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $40,584, and the median income for a family was $47,675. Males had a median income of $35,501 versus $23,964 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,239. About 5.70% of families and 7.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.10% of those under age 18 and 7.00% of those age 65 or over.

County officials

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Major highways

• Interstate 80 (Ohio Turnpike)
• Interstate 90 (Ohio Turnpike)
• U.S. Route 6
• U.S. Route 20
• U.S. Route 23

Other highways

Airports

• Fremont Airport
• Sandusky County Regional Airport

Cities

• Bellevue
• Clyde
• Fremont (county seat)

Villages

Townships

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

• Colby
• Erlin
• Galetown
• Green Creek
• Havens
• Hessville
• Kingsway
• Millersville
• Rollersville
• Tinney
• Whitmore
• Winters Station
• York