Ohio

Sandusky

58,896
2020 population
1820
first census record
21
census records

About Sandusky

Sandusky, Ohio, first appears in the United States federal census in 1820, when it recorded a population of 852. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 58,896.

Its recorded population peaked at 63,267 in 1980, and has since declined by roughly 7 percent.

On the ground today, 5 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Fort Stephenson (Aug 1813), Battle of Fort Stephenson Aug 1-2 1813, Battle of Fort Stephenson (Ohio), and 12 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202058,896
201060,944
200061,792
199061,963
198063,267
197060,983
196056,486
195046,114
194041,014
193039,731
192037,109
191035,171
190034,311
189030,617
188032,057
187025,503
186021,429
185014,305
184010,182
18302,851
1820852
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Sandusky

Military engagements that took place in Sandusky, Ohio.

Battle of Fort Stephenson (Aug 1813)
1813
Battle of Fort Stephenson Aug 1-2 1813
1813
Battle of Fort Stephenson (Ohio)
1813
Battle of Fort Stephenson (War of 1812)
1813
Battle of Fort Stephenson
1813

Historic places in Sandusky

National Register of Historic Places listings in Sandusky, Ohio.

Sandusky County Jail and Sheriff's House
Fremont
Overmyer-Waggoner-Roush Farm
Lindsey
Hayes, Rutherford B., House
Fremont
Layman, Christopher C., Law Office
Woodville
Soldiers Memorial Parkway and McKinley Memorial Parkway
Fremont
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Fremont
Mull Covered Bridge
Burgoon
Cronenwett, Georg, House
Woodville
Fabing, Frederick, House
Fremont
Bartlett, Joseph and Rachel, House
Fremont
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Frequently asked about Sandusky

When does Sandusky first appear in the US census?
Sandusky, Ohio first appears in the federal census in 1820, with a recorded population of 852.
What is the population of Sandusky?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Sandusky had a recorded population of 58,896.
When did Sandusky's population peak?
Sandusky's recorded population peaked at 63,267 in 1980.
Were any battles fought in Sandusky?
5 documented military engagements took place in Sandusky, including Battle of Fort Stephenson (Aug 1813), Battle of Fort Stephenson Aug 1-2 1813, Battle of Fort Stephenson (Ohio).
How many historic places are in Sandusky?
12 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Sandusky, Ohio.
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