Sandusky, Ohio
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Sandusky is a city located in Erie County, Ohio. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 27,844. It is the county seat of Erie CountyTemplate:GR. Sandusky has the world's second tallest and second fastest roller coaster, the Top Thrill Dragster, located within Cedar Point.
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History
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Downtown Sandusky was designed according a modified grid plan known as the Kilbourne Plat after its design. The original street pattern featured a grid overlaid with streets resembling the symbols of Freemasonry. Hector Kilbourne was a surveyor who laid out this grid in downtown Sandusky. He was the first Worshipful Master of the Sandusky Masonic Lodge.
Geography
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Sandusky is located at 41°26'48" North, 82°42'33" West (41.446741, -82.709092)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 57.0 km² (22.0 mi²). 26.0 km² (10.1 mi²) of it is land and 30.9 km² (11.9 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 54.30% water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 27,844 people, 11,851 households, and 7,039 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,069.7/km² (2,770.6/mi²). There are 13,323 housing units at an average density of 511.8/km² (1,325.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 74.50% White, 21.08% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.97% from other races, and 2.88% from two or more races. 3.09% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 11,851 households out of which 28.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.7% are married couples living together, 16.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 40.6% are non-families. 34.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.31 and the average family size is 2.99.
In the city the population is spread out with 25.8% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 89.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 85.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $31,133, and the median income for a family is $37,749. Males have a median income of $31,269 versus $21,926 for females. The per capita income for the city is $18,111. 15.3% of the population and 12.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 22.7% of those under the age of 18 and 10.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.