Census tract · Sandusky County
Census Tract 9612, Sandusky County, Ohio
Census Tract 9612, GEOID 39143961200, in Sandusky County, Ohio, partly within Jackson Township, Sandusky County, Scott Township, Sandusky County, Ballville Township, Helena, Burgoon, Washington Township, Sandusky County and Ballville. 3,561 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±335); the 2020 Census counted 3,844.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,561
±335 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 3,844
Median household income
$81,136
±$21,092 (90% margin)
Sandusky County: $62,295
Median home value
$198,500
±$14,584 (90% margin)
Sandusky County: $160,700
Median gross rent
$842
±$81 (90% margin)
Sandusky County: $783
Where is Census Tract 9612?
Census Tract 9612 is one of 15 census tracts in Sandusky County, Ohio. It covers 78.47 square miles of land, 49 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 39143961200, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Jackson Township, Sandusky County | 43% |
| Scott Township, Sandusky County | 26% |
| Ballville Township | 26% |
| Helena | 9% |
| Burgoon | 5% |
| Washington Township, Sandusky County | 5% |
| Ballville | 1% |
7 census tracts border Census Tract 9612: Tract 9609 ($91,250), Tract 9611 ($79,514), Tract 9613 ($79,665), Tract 9619 ($69,472), Tract 9626 in Seneca County ($83,144), Tract 9627 in Seneca County ($75,844) and Tract 221 in Wood County ($75,917). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 9612?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 9612's population at 3,561 (±335) in 1,494 households; the 2020 Census counted 3,844 residents and 1,639 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 9612 | Sandusky County |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,561 ±335 | 58,778 |
| Households | 1,494 ±160 | 24,686 |
| Average household size | 2.36 ±0.15 | 2.34 |
| Housing units | 1,603 ±182 | 26,501 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 9612?
The median resident of Census Tract 9612 is 49.7 years old; 16.0% are under 18 and 30.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 5.3%.
| Measure | Tract 9612 | Sandusky County |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.7 ±4.1 | 42.5 |
| Under 18 years | 16.0% ±3.1 pts | 21.6% |
| 65 years and over | 30.5% ±5.4 pts | 20.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.3% ±2.5 pts | 10.9% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.3% ±3.0 pts | 81.9% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 2.8% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±1.1 pts | 3.3% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.8 pts | 0.4% |
| Born outside the United States | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 1.9% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.2% ±0.8 pts | 5.0% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.6% ±4.4 pts | 7.2% |
| With a disability | 12.4% ±3.7 pts | 16.8% |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.3% ±5.6 pts | 6.3% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.0% ±4.4 pts | 93.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.6% ±4.2 pts | 18.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.6% ±2.9 pts | 5.5% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 96.6% ±2.0 pts | 92.4% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 9612 earn?
Half of the 1,494 households in Census Tract 9612 earn less than $81,136 a year (±$21,092), against $62,295 across Sandusky County: 4th highest of the county's 15 tracts with a reliable estimate. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 9612 | Sandusky County |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $81,136 ±$21,092 | $62,295 |
| Mean household income | $92,733 ±$9,885 | $81,613 |
| Per capita income | $39,826 ±$3,681 | $35,064 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.9% ±4.2 pts | 15.0% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.6% ±4.6 pts | 22.0% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.1% ±2.6 pts | 13.5% |
| Households with a computer | 94.6% ±2.8 pts | 93.4% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.0% ±3.3 pts | 86.9% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 9612?
Owners occupy 88.0% of Census Tract 9612's occupied homes and renters 12.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $198,500 by its owner (±$14,584). The median renter pays $842 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Tract 9612 | Sandusky County |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $198,500 ±$14,584 | $160,700 |
| Median gross rent | $842 ±$81 | $783 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.5% ±22.1 pts | 35.0% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,216 ±$103 | $1,210 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 88.0% ±4.9 pts | 73.4% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 12.0% ±4.9 pts | 26.6% |
| Housing units | 1,603 ±182 | 26,501 |
| Single-family detached homes | 94.5% ±3.9 pts | 77.6% |
| Mobile homes | 5.4% ±3.9 pts | 6.4% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.3% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.7% ±2.1 pts | 3.2% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 32.7% ±7.0 pts | 30.3% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 3.5% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 9612 get to work?
82.3% of Census Tract 9612's workers drive alone and 6.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.8 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 9612 | Sandusky County |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.5% ±5.9 pts | 58.8% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% ±3.2 pts | 4.3% |
| Drove alone to work | 82.3% ±5.8 pts | 84.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.0% ±4.4 pts | 7.3% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% ±0.6 pts | 0.4% |
| Walked | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 1.7% |
| Worked from home | 6.2% ±3.8 pts | 4.2% |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.8 min ±2.9 | 20.7 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 9612 compare with the other tracts in Sandusky County?
Among Sandusky County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 9612 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Sandusky County |
|---|---|
| Population | 9th of 15 |
| Residents per square mile | 15th of 15 |
| Median household income | 4th of 15 |
| Per capita income | 7th of 15 |
| Median home value | 3rd of 15 |
| Median gross rent | 7th of 15 |
| Poverty rate | 11th of 15 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7th of 15 |
| Median age | 1st of 15 |
| Owner-occupied share | 2nd of 15 |
The tracts next to it on Sandusky County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9609 | 1st | $91,250±$28,274 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9608 | 2nd | $85,556±$19,270 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9610 | 3rd | $84,375±$13,640 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9612 | 4th | $81,136±$21,092 |
| Tract 9613 | 5th | $79,665±$8,398 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9611 | 6th | $79,514±$8,250 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9619 | 7th | $69,472±$3,979 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 9612?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 9612 on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections