Sandusky, Michigan
Sandusky, Michigan | ||
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FIPS code 26-71540[2] | | |
GNIS feature ID | 0637223[3] |
Sandusky is a city in the
Sandusky is also the home of former standout runner Rich Brinker. Brinker a standout runner for Central Michigan University earned 3 All-America honors. In 2004 Rich was a member of team USA for the World Cross Country Championships and competed in the Olympic Trials the same year.
Geography
- According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.14 square miles (5.54 km2), all land.[5]
- It is considered to be part of Flint/Tri-Cities.
- Sandusky can also be considered as in the Blue Water Area, a subregion of the Thumb.
Transportation
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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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% | |
2020 | 2,709 | 1.1% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[6] |
2010 census
As of the
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.
2000 census
As of the
There were 1,081 households, out of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.6% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.9% were non-families. 35.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.8% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $33,667, and the median income for a family was $44,622. Males had a median income of $31,531 versus $20,932 for females. The
Media
Radio
Local radio stations licensed to serve Sandusky are commercial broadcasters
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Newspaper
- Sandusky and Sanilac County are served by The Tribune Recorder Leader, which hits news racks on Wednesdays and mailboxes on Thursdays, and by Sanilac County News.
- Daily editions of the Detroit Free Press, The Detroit News and the Port Huron Times Herald are also available throughout the area.
Climate
This
Government
Sandusky city is governed under the 4th Class City charter, original written in 1895 as the Fourth Class City Act then recognized as the cities' charter in 1976.[9]
References
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sandusky, Michigan
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
- ^ "Sandusky, Michigan Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)". Weatherbase.
- ^ Smith, Jackie (January 12, 2017). "Ruled under century-old act, cities consider new charters". The Times Herald. USA Today Network. Retrieved February 6, 2018.
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