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Sidney

Illinois · 1,208 residents · 0.624 sq mi
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Sidney is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $152,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,208
+14%since 2000
from 1,062 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,936 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 1,702 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
+4%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7909671K1K1K1990201020202024Sidney
2024936
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,250
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,866
+63%since 2000
from $21,425 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.7%
+25.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,800
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$909
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $560 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
21.3% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+20%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,034)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(28)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(1,120)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(25)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other1.9%(22)
Diversity Score11.6%(140)
Diversity Score
12
+343%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+70%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 90.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 75.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.0%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−87.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sidney, Illinois?

Sidney, Illinois has about 1,208 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sidney, Illinois?

The typical household in Sidney, Illinois earns about $76,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sidney, Illinois expensive?

In Sidney, Illinois, the median home is worth about $152,800, and the typical rent is about $909 a month.

How educated are people in Sidney, Illinois?

About 26.8% of adults age 25 and over in Sidney, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sidney, Illinois?

About 3.3% of people in Sidney, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sidney, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Sidney, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 183 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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