Sandusky, Ohio

This article is about the city. For the county, see Sandusky County, Ohio. For the townships, see Sandusky Township, Ohio.

Sandusky
City
Downtown Sandusky
Downtown Sandusky
Flag of Sandusky
Flag
Official seal of Sandusky
Seal
Nickname: 
"Home of Cedar Point"
Map
Interactive map of Sandusky
Sandusky is located in Ohio
Sandusky
Sandusky
Sandusky is located in the United States
Sandusky
Sandusky
Coordinates: 41°27′20″N 82°42′50″W / 41.45556°N 82.71389°W / 41.45556; -82.71389
Country United States
State Ohio
CountyErie
Founded1818
Government
 • City ManagerJohn Orzech
 • City CommissionRichard R. Brady
Dennis Murray Jr.
Steve Poggiali
Jeff Krabill
Richard Koonce
Kate Vargo
Dave Waddington
Area
[1]
 • City21.83 sq mi (56.53 km2)
 • Land9.63 sq mi (24.96 km2)
 • Water12.19 sq mi (31.58 km2)
Elevation
[2]
584 ft (178 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • City25,095
 • Density2,604.57/sq mi (1,005.58/km2)
 • Metro
115,986
Time zoneUTC−05:00 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−04:00 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
44870–44871
Area code419/567
FIPS code39-70380[3]
GNIS feature ID1086070[2]
Websitewww.ci.sandusky.oh.us

Sandusky (/sænˈdʌski/ san-DUSS-kee) is a city in and the county seat of Erie County, Ohio, United States.[4] Situated on the southern shore of Lake Erie, Sandusky is located roughly midway between Toledo (45 miles (72 km) west) and Cleveland (50 miles (80 km) east). According to 2020 census, the city had a population of 25,095,[5] and the Sandusky metropolitan area had 115,986 residents.[6]

Sandusky was established in the early 19th century and developed as a port city at the head of Sandusky Bay. It is home to Cedar Point, one of the most popular amusement parks in the world, as well as water parks including Cedar Point Shores, Castaway Bay, Great Wolf Lodge, and Kalahari. The headquarters of Cedar Fair Entertainment Company were located in the city until it merged with Six Flags, who retains some administrative offices in Sandusky.

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sandusky, Ohio
  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  5. ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Sandusky city, Ohio". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
  6. ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Erie County, Ohio". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 31, 2022.