Sandusky, Michigan facts for kids
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Sandusky, Michigan
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Location of Sandusky, Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Sanilac |
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| • Type | 4th Class City |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.18 sq mi (5.63 km2) |
| • Land | 2.17 sq mi (5.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,679 |
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(2019)
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2,520 |
| • Density | 1,159.69/sq mi (447.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
48471
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| Area code(s) | 810 |
| FIPS code | 26-71540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0637223 |
Sandusky is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,679 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Sanilac County.
Geography
- According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.14 square miles (5.54 km2), all land.
- It is considered to be part of the Thumb of Michigan, which in turn is a subregion of the Flint/Tri-Cities.
- Sandusky can also be considered as in the Blue Water Area, a subregion of the Thumb.
Transportation
M-19
M-46
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 403 | — | |
| 1900 | 578 | 43.4% | |
| 1910 | 993 | 71.8% | |
| 1920 | 1,228 | 23.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,305 | 6.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,512 | 15.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,819 | 20.3% | |
| 1960 | 2,066 | 13.6% | |
| 1970 | 2,071 | 0.2% | |
| 1980 | 2,216 | 7.0% | |
| 1990 | 2,403 | 8.4% | |
| 2000 | 2,745 | 14.2% | |
| 2010 | 2,679 | −2.4% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 2,520 | −5.9% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,679 people, 1,124 households, and 616 families living in the city. The population density was 1,251.9 inhabitants per square mile (483.4/km2). There were 1,258 housing units at an average density of 587.9 per square mile (227.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.4% White, 1.5% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 1.3% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.5% of the population.
There were 1,124 households, of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.1% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.2% were non-families. 40.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.85.
The median age in the city was 41.4 years. 21.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.5% were from 25 to 44; 27.7% were from 45 to 64; and 18.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.7% male and 54.3% female.
Climate
This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Sandusky has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.
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See also
In Spanish: Sandusky (Míchigan) para niños
