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- Sandusky is 0% more densely populated than Marion.
- People are 6.9% less likely to be married in Sandusky.
- The Median Age is 0.0 years older in Sandusky.
 Marion, OHSandusky, OHUnited States
 Population  Unlock25,066329,725,481
 Female Population44.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population55.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.938.4
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 Population - 201036,795  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock27,844285,036,114
 Population - 199034,075  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-12.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now4.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,580.493.4
 Land Area11.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock12.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Marion, OHSandusky, OHUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3418.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock10.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Marion, OHSandusky, OHUnited States
 White81.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock22.0%12.2%
 Asian0.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.5%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock7.6%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Marion, OHSandusky, OHUnited States
 Married Population38.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock34.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock63.8%50.2%
 Never Married36.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock14.2%10.8%
 Widowed6.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.202.60
 Households12,268  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock6,38180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children23.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock36.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households5,055  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock34.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.0%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Marion    2 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I grew up in Marion Ohio. The pros are the cost of living is low, we have decent and safe schools in my opinion. For the most part it is a safe and quiet town. Cons are  More

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I was born and raised in Marion, Ohio. I've seen every single inch of this town. It looks nice when your passing by on st rt 23. But looks are deceiving it is full of  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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