Sandusky Population 2026

Sandusky has a population of 25,212, making it the #1858 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Ohio. It is about 349× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Sandusky (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

25,212

Rank in United States

#1858

Coordinates

41.45°N, 82.71°W

~181 m elevation · America/New_York

Distance to capital (Washington)

559 km

347 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ohio

City	Population	Rank in United States
Columbus	913,175	#14
Cleveland	365,379	#52
Cincinnati	311,097	#62
Toledo	265,638	#77
Akron	197,542	#127
Dayton	135,512	#207
Parma	79,937	#458
Canton	71,885	#530

Cities near Sandusky

Norwalk16,827 people · ~24 km away
Fremont16,297 people · ~36 km away
Lorain63,647 people · ~44 km away
Elyria53,775 people · ~51 km away
Tiffin17,687 people · ~54 km away
Avon22,544 people · ~56 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sandusky?

Sandusky has a population of 25,212 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1858 biggest city in United States.

What state is Sandusky in?

Sandusky is located in Ohio, United States.

Is Sandusky the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 559 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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