Population 8,081 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Upper Sandusky
Household size in Upper Sandusky
| Period | Upper Sandusky | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.35 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.24 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.34 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.33 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Upper Sandusky is a place of small households, averaging 2.33 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Upper Sandusky has smaller households than most Ohio cities.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Upper Sandusky
| Period | Upper Sandusky | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.7 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.5 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.5 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.2 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Upper Sandusky are younger than 41.5 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has dropped from 42.7 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Upper Sandusky
| Period | Upper Sandusky | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Upper Sandusky (12.3%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 1.9 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Upper Sandusky
Renters in Upper Sandusky
| Period | Upper Sandusky | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.4% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.9% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.0% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.8% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
About three in ten households in Upper Sandusky rent their homes (29.8%), a little below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Just over four in ten owners (41.5%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 2.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Upper Sandusky
| Period | Upper Sandusky | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Upper Sandusky as nationally: 8.2%, against 9.6%. Vacancy has fallen 2.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Upper Sandusky
| Period | Upper Sandusky | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1958 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +4 | +6 |
Upper Sandusky is a place of older homes: half were built before 1964, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1956 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Upper Sandusky
| Period | Upper Sandusky | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $597 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $690 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $653 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $756 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$159 | +$377 | +$606 |
Rent in Upper Sandusky runs $756 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $159 a month from 2006–10, a 27% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 21.4% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Upper Sandusky
Bachelor's degrees in Upper Sandusky
| Period | Upper Sandusky | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.5% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.8% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.2% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Upper Sandusky: 23.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Upper Sandusky
| Period | Upper Sandusky | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.3% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.8% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.6% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Upper Sandusky: 94.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 5.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Upper Sandusky
| Period | Upper Sandusky | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.8% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Upper Sandusky has been low: just 1.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 29 of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 4.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Upper Sandusky compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Sandusky | 2.33 | 41.5 | 12.3% | 29.8% | 8.2% | 1964 | $756 | 23.2% | 94.6% | 1.8% |
| Mononcue | 2.36 | 40.3 | 14.6% | 38.3% | 5.3% | 1972 | $773 | 19.0% | 96.1% | 4.2% |
| South Park | 2.18 | 45.2 | 14.8% | 29.6% | 2.2% | 1965 | $1,004 | 17.6% | 94.1% | 3.9% |
| Lovell | 2.27 | 52.1 | 2.5% | 10.2% | 7.0% | 1972 | $845 | 17.7% | 94.7% | 0.7% |
| Harpster | 2.14 | 52.4 | 3.8% | 14.2% | 1.6% | 1958 | $1,075 | 13.3% | 93.0% | 0.0% |
| Little Sandusky | 2.09 | 53.9 | 5.2% | 19.1% | 3.3% | 1961 | $963 | 14.1% | 94.0% | 1.4% |
| Kirby | 2.61 | 46.0 | 4.2% | 15.4% | 7.8% | 1959 | $798 | 15.9% | 94.5% | 0.7% |
| Crawford | 2.19 | 51.7 | 2.3% | 15.9% | 11.3% | 1971 | $918 | 20.1% | 94.7% | 0.3% |
| Nevada | 2.67 | 41.1 | 8.3% | 22.9% | 10.6% | 1958 | $798 | 17.1% | 94.3% | 3.0% |
| Seal | 3.14 | 43.4 | 5.9% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 1960 | $983 | 24.5% | 95.5% | 0.0% |
| Tymochtee | 2.05 | 57.6 | 1.8% | 4.0% | 13.9% | 1981 | $983 | 19.7% | 95.9% | 0.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Upper Sandusky. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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