Erie County, Ohio

Total Population: 74,938

County Seat: Sandusky

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Median Home Value

$183,900

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$68,431

Across all households

Median Age

45.2 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

27.9%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)80.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)8.3%
Two or More Races4.9%
Hispanic or Latino4.4%
Other Race0.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

20.0%

65 Years and Over

23.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

51.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.2%

No Health Insurance

5.4%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

92.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

27.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$68,431

Mean Household Income

$91,016

Per Capita Income

$39,579

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.1%

In Labor Force (19–64)

80.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

11.5%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$183,900

Median Rent

$882/mo

Total Housing Units

38,400

Owner-Occupied

71.1%

Renter-Occupied

28.9%

Vacancy Rate

16.3%

Married Couple Households

45.0%

Cohabiting Couple Households

8.1%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.8%

Female Householder, No Partner

27.1%

Average Household Size

2.27

Broadband Internet Access

86.4%

Housing Built Since 2010

4.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 39043.