Sandusky, MI Demographics

A map of Sandusky's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,400	2,434	89.1%	89.8%
Multiracial	117	80	4.3%	3.0%
Hispanic	103	108	3.8%	4.0%
Black	59	57	2.2%	2.1%
Asian	11	12	0.4%	0.4%
Native American/Other	4	18	0.1%	0.7%

Sandusky, Michigan has an estimated population of 2,694, a less than 1% change from the 2,709 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.1% White, 4.3% Multiracial, 3.8% Hispanic, 2.2% Black, 0.4% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan 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 19.0% in 2020 and 20.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sandusky is ranked the 258th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 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 257th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sandusky's White Population

2,400 residents of Sandusky, or 89.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sandusky is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Sandusky ranks 353rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sandusky's White population has declined by an estimated 1.4%. White residents' share of Sandusky's population has decreased from 89.8% to 89.1%.

Sandusky is more White than neighboring Deckerville (81.5% White), and Carsonville (74.7% White). Sandusky is less White than neighboring Snover (96.9% White), Peck (90.8% White), and Applegate (95.7% White).

Sandusky's Black Population

59 residents of Sandusky, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sandusky is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Sandusky ranks 166th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sandusky's Black population has grown by an estimated 3.5%. Black residents' share of Sandusky's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

Sandusky is more Black than neighboring Deckerville (0% Black), Snover (0% Black), Carsonville (0.2% Black), Peck (0% Black), and Applegate (0% Black).

Sandusky's Asian Population

11 residents of Sandusky, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sandusky is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Sandusky ranks 363rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sandusky's Asian population has declined by an estimated 8.3%. Asian residents' share of Sandusky's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Sandusky is more Asian than neighboring Snover (0% Asian), Carsonville (0% Asian), and Peck (0% Asian). Sandusky is less Asian than neighboring Deckerville (1.2% Asian), and Applegate (1.2% Asian).

Sandusky's Hispanic Population

103 residents of Sandusky, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sandusky is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Sandusky ranks 280th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sandusky's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Sandusky's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.8%.

Sandusky is more Hispanic than neighboring Snover (0% Hispanic), and Applegate (2% Hispanic). Sandusky is less Hispanic than neighboring Deckerville (13.9% Hispanic), Carsonville (8.9% Hispanic), and Peck (4.1% Hispanic).

Sandusky's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Sandusky, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sandusky is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Sandusky ranks 424th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sandusky's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 77.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sandusky's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.1%.

Sandusky is more Native American/Other than neighboring Snover (0% Native American/Other), Carsonville (0% Native American/Other), Peck (0% Native American/Other), and Applegate (0% Native American/Other).

Sandusky's Multiracial Population

117 residents of Sandusky, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sandusky is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Sandusky ranks 592nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sandusky's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 46.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Sandusky's population has increased from 3.0% to 4.3%.

Sandusky is more Multiracial than neighboring Deckerville (3.4% Multiracial), Snover (3.1% Multiracial), and Applegate (1.2% Multiracial). Sandusky is less Multiracial than neighboring Carsonville (16.2% Multiracial), and Peck (5.1% 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.