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Sandusky County
County
Sandusky County Courthouse in Fremont
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Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
Ohio's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 41°22′N 83°09′W / 41.36°N 83.15°W / 41.36; -83.15
Country	United States
State	Ohio
Founded	February 12, 1820
Named for	Sandusky River
Seat	Fremont
Largest city	Fremont
Area
• Total	418 sq mi (1,080 km)
• Land	408 sq mi (1,060 km)
• Water	9.3 sq mi (24 km)  2.2%
Population
• Total	58,896
• Density	140/sq mi (50/km)
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district	9th
Website	www.sandusky-county.com

Sandusky County is a county located in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 58,896. Its county seat and largest city is Fremont. The county was formed on February 12, 1820, from portions of Huron County. The name is derived from the Wyandot word meaning "water" (Wyandot: saandustee). The Sandusky River runs diagonally northeast through the county to its mouth on Sandusky Bay, opening into Lake Erie. Sandusky County compromises the Fremont, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 418 square miles (1,080 km), of which 408 square miles (1,060 km) is land and 9.3 square miles (24 km) (2.2%) is water.

Adjacent counties

• Ottawa County (north)
• Erie County (east)
• Huron County (southeast)
• Seneca County (south)
• Wood County (west)

Demographics

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 61,792 people, 23,717 households, and 16,957 families living in the county. The population density was 151 inhabitants per square mile (58/km). There were 25,253 housing units at an average density of 62 units per square mile (24/km). The racial makeup of the county was 92.20% White, 2.67% Black or African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 3.10% from other races, and 1.61% from two or more races. 6.96% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 23,717 households, out of which 33.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.50% were married couples living together, 10.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.50% were non-families. 24.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.20% under the age of 18, 8.10% from 18 to 24, 28.30% from 25 to 44, 23.00% from 45 to 64, and 14.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 95.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.60 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $40,584, and the median income for a family was $47,675. Males had a median income of $35,501 versus $23,964 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,239. About 5.70% of families and 7.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.10% of those under age 18 and 7.00% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 60,944 people, 24,182 households, and 16,616 families living in the county. The population density was 149.2 inhabitants per square mile (57.6/km). There were 26,390 housing units at an average density of 64.6 units per square mile (24.9 units/km). The racial makeup of the county was 91.2% white, 2.8% black or African American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 2.8% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 8.9% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 41.9% were German, 12.1% were Irish, 9.5% were English, and 7.1% were American.

Of the 24,182 households, 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 31.3% were non-families, and 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.97. The median age was 40.4 years.

The median income for a household in the county was $48,056 and the median income for a family was $57,500. Males had a median income of $42,582 versus $31,257 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,286. About 7.2% of families and 10.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.8% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.

Government and politics

Like most of northwestern Ohio, Sandusky County voters have historically supported the Republican Party. It was initially settled by migrants from the Northern Tier of New England and New York, who carried their culture with them. The county has a strong history of supporting Republican presidential candidates as well as local Republican candidates.

During the 2008 U.S. presidential election, 51% of the voters from Sandusky County supported Democratic candidate Barack Obama. It was the second time since 1964 that the county had supported a Democrat for president, and the second time since 1932 that it had done so with a majority. Obama narrowly carried the county again in the 2012 U.S. presidential election with just under 50 percent of the vote. Time magazine listed Sandusky as one of five critical counties in the 2012 election. In 2016 and 2020 the county supported the Republican candidate.

County officials

Transportation

Major highways

• Interstate 80 (Ohio Turnpike)
• Interstate 90 (Ohio Turnpike)
• U.S. Route 6
• U.S. Route 20
• U.S. Route 23

Other highways

• Ohio State Route 12
• Ohio State Route 18
• Ohio State Route 19
• Ohio State Route 51
• Ohio State Route 53
• Ohio State Route 101
• Ohio State Route 105
• Ohio State Route 300
• Ohio State Route 412
• Ohio State Route 510
• Ohio State Route 523
• Ohio State Route 582
• Ohio State Route 590
• Ohio State Route 600
• Ohio State Route 635

Airports

• Fremont Airport
• Sandusky County Regional Airport

Communities

Cities

• Bellevue
• Clyde
• Fremont (county seat)

Villages

• Burgoon
• Elmore
• Gibsonburg
• Green Springs
• Helena
• Lindsey
• Woodville

Townships

• Ballville
• Green Creek
• Jackson
• Madison
• Rice
• Riley
• Sandusky
• Scott
• Townsend
• Washington
• Woodville
• York

Census-designated places

• Ballville
• Hessville
• Stony Prairie
• Vickery
• Whites Landing
• Wightmans Grove

Unincorporated communities

• Colby
• Erlin
• Galetown
• Green Creek
• Havens
• Hessville
• Kingsway
• Millersville
• Rollersville
• Tinney
• Whitmore
• Winters Station
• York

Places of interest

• H. J. Heinz Company ketchup factory (the world's largest)
• Mineral Springs at Green Springs, Ohio
• Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center
• Spiegel Grove
• Fremont Speedway

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Sandusky County, Ohio

References

1. "Ohio County Profiles: Sandusky County" (PDF). Ohio Department of Development. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 21, 2007. Retrieved April 28, 2007.
2. ^ 2020 census
3. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
4. American Language Reprint database Archived June 10, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
5. "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on May 4, 2014. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
6. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
7. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
8. Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
9. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
10. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
11. ^ "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
12. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
13. "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
14. "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
15. "Local and National Election Results - Election Center 2008 - Elections & Politics from CNN.com". www.cnn.com. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
16. "2012 election results from Ohio". Retrieved November 7, 2012.
17. "The White House - Obama's Path to Victory", Time, pp. 16–17, November 19, 2012
18. Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
19. "Sandusky County, Ohio - Sandusky County, Ohio". www.sandusky-county.org. Retrieved April 6, 2018.

External links

• Sandusky County Convention & Visitors Bureau website
• Sandusky County Government's website
• Sandusky County Economic Development Corporation

v t e Places adjacent to Sandusky County, Ohio
Ottawa County Wood County Sandusky County, Ohio Erie County Seneca County Huron County

v t e Municipalities and communities of Sandusky County, Ohio, United States
County seat: Fremont
Cities	Bellevue‡ Clyde Fremont
Villages	Burgoon Elmore‡ Gibsonburg Green Springs‡ Helena Lindsey Woodville
Townships	Ballville Green Creek Jackson Madison Rice Riley Sandusky Scott Townsend Washington Woodville York
CDPs	Ballville Hessville Stony Prairie Vickery Whites Landing‡ Wightmans Grove
Unincorporated communities	Colby Erlin Galetown Green Creek Havens Hessville Kingsway Millersville Millerstown Rollersville Tinney Whitmore Winters Station York
Footnotes	‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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