Sandusky, IA Demographics

A map of Sandusky's Population by Race

Sandusky, Iowa has an estimated population of 354, a large increase from the 297 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.3% White, 3.1% Native American/Other, 0.6% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sandusky, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sandusky has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Iowa overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Sandusky, that probability was 14.0% in 2020 and 7.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sandusky is ranked the 563rd most populous place in Iowa, out of 1,026 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Sandusky was ranked the 578th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sandusky's White Population

341 residents of Sandusky, or 96.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sandusky is considerably higher than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Sandusky ranks 547th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sandusky's White population has grown by an estimated 24.0%. White residents' share of Sandusky's population has increased from 92.6% to 96.3%.

Sandusky is more White than neighboring Keokuk (86.2% White), Mooar (95.8% White), Hamilton (93.9% White), and Montrose (94.2% White). Sandusky is less White than neighboring Nauvoo (96.5% White).

Sandusky's Black Population

0 residents of Sandusky, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sandusky is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Sandusky ranks 600th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sandusky's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Sandusky's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Sandusky is less Black than neighboring Keokuk (3.2% Black), Hamilton (2% Black), Montrose (0.9% Black), and Nauvoo (0.9% Black).

Sandusky's Asian Population

0 residents of Sandusky, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sandusky is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Sandusky ranks 218th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sandusky's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Sandusky's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Sandusky is less Asian than neighboring Keokuk (0.4% Asian), Hamilton (0.6% Asian), Montrose (0.7% Asian), and Nauvoo (0.5% Asian).

Sandusky's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Sandusky, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sandusky is lower than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Sandusky ranks 680th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sandusky's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Sandusky's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.0%.

Sandusky is less Hispanic than neighboring Keokuk (5.3% Hispanic), Hamilton (2.1% Hispanic), Montrose (0.4% Hispanic), and Nauvoo (2% Hispanic).

Sandusky's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Sandusky, or 3.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sandusky is slightly higher than in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Sandusky ranks 462nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sandusky's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 1000.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sandusky's population has increased from 0.3% to 3.1%.

Sandusky is more Native American/Other than neighboring Keokuk (0.2% Native American/Other), Mooar (0% Native American/Other), Hamilton (0% Native American/Other), Montrose (0% Native American/Other), and Nauvoo (0% Native American/Other).

Sandusky's Multiracial Population

2 residents of Sandusky, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sandusky is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Sandusky ranks 141st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sandusky's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 85.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Sandusky's population has decreased from 4.7% to 0.6%.

Sandusky is more Multiracial than neighboring Nauvoo (0.1% Multiracial). Sandusky is less Multiracial than neighboring Keokuk (4.8% Multiracial), Mooar (4.2% Multiracial), Hamilton (1.3% Multiracial), and Montrose (3.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.