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Ashland, OH vs Sandusky, OH

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Highlights
- Sandusky is 0% more densely populated than Ashland.
- People are 21.8% less likely to be married in Sandusky.
- The Median Age is 0.5 years older in Sandusky.
 Ashland, OHSandusky, OHUnited States
 Population  Unlock25,066329,725,481
 Female Population52.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.938.4
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 Population - 201020,526  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock27,844285,036,114
 Population - 199020,079  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-12.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-0.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,580.493.4
 Land Area11.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock12.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Ashland, OHSandusky, OHUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 207.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock10.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 549.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 847.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Ashland, OHSandusky, OHUnited States
 White91.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock22.0%12.2%
 Asian1.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.5%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock7.6%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Ashland, OHSandusky, OHUnited States
 Married Population46.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock34.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock63.8%50.2%
 Never Married34.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock14.2%10.8%
 Widowed7.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.202.60
 Households8,189  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock6,38180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children28.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock36.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,596  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock34.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children7.6%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Ashland    6 Reviews

I've lived all over the country working in healthcare.Have lived in ashland for the last 30 years.If you like smaller towns,you will like Ashland.Very friendly (as most  More

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I moved here a little under two years ago for personal reasons and for my child to have a decent school to go to. I have found the people very unwelcoming and cliquish,  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have lived in here all my life. Ashland is a great place to raise a family. There are lots of parks and activities for families to enjoy. It is also a very safe  More

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Reviews for Sandusky    4 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

The Sandusky area has a horrible rate of cancer in children. The area is nice, and the lakeside life style can lure you in...but if you don't want someone you care about  More

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I grew up in Sandusky (from age 2 - 22 years old) and found that the conditions are fundamentally wonderful to live and raise a family. This town is large enough to  More

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Over 19 years ago

I have found Sandusky to be quite friendly. Tellers at the banks know you by name and the officals at school know which kids are ours without asking. Winters can be  More

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