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.

Upper Sandusky, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,558

Median Agei

37.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.9%5,960

Hispanic/Latino

6.2%409

Two or More

2.5%167

Black

0.3%22

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.7%168

High School Diploma

39.8%1,798

Some College (<1 yr)

7.4%336

Some College (1+ yr)

11.1%501

Associate's Degree

9.2%415

Bachelor's Degree

14.2%641

Master's Degree

5.5%247

Professional Degree

1.6%70

Doctorate

1.7%76

HS or Higher

94.2%

BA or Higher

22.9%

Graduate+

8.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$157,600

Median Renti

$804

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60.5%1,739

Renter-Occupied

39.5%1,135

Total Units

3,061

Homeownership

60.5%

Vacancy Rate

6.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.5%165

$50K–$100K

10.2%177

$100K–$150K

26.2%456

$150K–$200K

21.7%378

$200K–$300K

23.1%401

$300K–$500K

7.8%135

$500K–$1M

1.6%27

Rent Distribution

Under $500

198

$500–$750

292

$750–$1,000

407

$1,000–$1,250

125

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

3.5%107

2000–2009

4.5%139

1990–1999

8.3%253

1980–1989

11.7%359

1970–1979

24.2%742

1960–1969

9.6%293

1950–1959

9.7%296

1940–1949

7.6%234

1939 or earlier

20.8%638

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

55.9%1,606

Electricity

41.1%1,180

Bottled/LP Gas

2.7%78

Other

0.3%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$67,071

Mean Household Incomei

$78,609

Per Capita Incomei

$33,750

Poverty Ratei

11.4%

Unemploymenti

2.4%

Labor Forcei

3,252

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.1%117

$10K–$15K

2.6%76

$15K–$20K

7.1%204

$20K–$25K

7.3%210

$25K–$30K

2.5%71

$30K–$35K

0.6%18

$35K–$40K

8.7%251

$40K–$45K

2.5%72

$45K–$50K

3.5%101

$50K–$60K

4.7%136

$60K–$75K

12.4%356

$75K–$100K

15.7%450

$100K–$125K

12.4%357

$125K–$150K

7.5%215

$150K–$200K

4.2%122

$200K+

4.1%118

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

137

Residentsi

162

Avg. Tenant Renti

$418/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

14 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers97 homes69% occupied$440/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 840 homes95% occupied$365/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $67,071/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

67.8%

Very low income$20K–$34K/yr

31.5%

Low income$34K–$54K/yr

0.7%

Who Receives This Housing

63% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

9.2% of subsidized households are minority

56.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

45.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2443.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

United Kingdom

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,120

Avg. Commutei

18.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,175

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

392(7.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.5%Insured

4.5%Uninsured