Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Sandusky, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,694

Median Agei

39.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.1%2,400

Two or More

4.3%117

Hispanic/Latino

3.8%103

Black

2.2%59

Asian

0.4%11

Other

0.1%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.1%117

High School Diploma

37%714

Some College (<1 yr)

4.8%92

Some College (1+ yr)

14.9%288

Associate's Degree

11.7%226

Bachelor's Degree

10.1%195

Master's Degree

3.6%70

Professional Degree

1.5%29

Doctorate

0.3%6

HS or Higher

90%

BA or Higher

15.6%

Graduate+

5.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$113,800

Median Renti

$784

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

55.4%637

Renter-Occupied

44.6%513

Total Units

1,206

Homeownership

55.4%

Vacancy Rate

4.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.5%22

$50K–$100K

31.6%201

$100K–$150K

32.3%206

$150K–$200K

19.3%123

$200K–$300K

8.6%55

$300K–$500K

2.8%18

$1M+

1.9%12

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

133

$750–$1,000

220

$1,000–$1,250

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

0.5%6

2000–2009

4.8%58

1990–1999

8%96

1980–1989

23.5%284

1970–1979

9.9%119

1960–1969

7.8%94

1950–1959

13.8%167

1940–1949

13.1%158

1939 or earlier

18.6%224

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

73.7%848

Electricity

17.1%197

Bottled/LP Gas

5.3%61

No Fuel

2.7%31

Other

1.1%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$56,563

Mean Household Incomei

$74,928

Per Capita Incomei

$31,430

Poverty Ratei

14.8%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

1,282

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.2%37

$10K–$15K

7.7%89

$15K–$20K

4%46

$20K–$25K

6.8%78

$25K–$30K

8.9%102

$30K–$35K

6.5%75

$35K–$40K

6.4%74

$40K–$45K

4%46

$45K–$50K

1.7%19

$50K–$60K

1%12

$60K–$75K

11%127

$75K–$100K

13.7%157

$100K–$125K

4.6%53

$125K–$150K

8.6%99

$150K–$200K

1.8%21

$200K+

10%115

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

210.8%

By Region

Top Countries

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,218

Avg. Commutei

23.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,218

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

104(4.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.1%Insured

7.9%Uninsured