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The City of Sandusky had a population of 2,622 as of July 1, 2018.
The primary coordinate point for Sandusky is located at latitude 43.4202 and longitude -82.833 in Sanilac County. The formal boundaries for the City of Sandusky (see map below) encompass a land area of 2.15 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Sanilac County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5). The elevation is 774 feet.
The City of Sandusky (GNIS ID: 1627042) has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,622 |
| Population in Households | 2,397 |
| Population in Familes | 1,723 |
| Population in Group Qrtrs | 225 |
| Population Density2 | 1,220 |
| Diversity Index3 | 20 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $35,808 |
| Average Household Income | $48,869 |
| Per Capita Income | $21,877 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,272 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 551 (43.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 552 (43.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 170 (13.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $91,807 |
| Average Home Value | $116,727 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,102 |
| Average Household Size | 2.18 |
| Family Households | 609 |
| Average Family Size | 3 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR |
2010-2018 | 2018-2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | -0.34% | -0.45% |
| Households | -0.3% | -0.35% |
| Families | -0.24% | -0.53% |
| Median Household Income | 1.47% | |
| Per Capita Income | 2.15% |
The table below compares Sandusky to the other 692 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Michigan by rank and percentile using July 1, 2018 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 256 | 63rd |
| Population Density | # 272 | 61st |
| Diversity Index | # 269 | 62nd |
| Median Household Income | # 615 | 11th |
| Per Capita Income | # 489 | 29th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Michigan Census Data Comparison Tool.
