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Sidney

Montana · 6,346 residents · 3.287 sq mi
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Sidney has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,284. Population has grown 33% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $241,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 167%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,346
+33%since 2000
from 4,774 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,931 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 1,452 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.7
−6%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Sidney
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,284
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,109 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,636
+75%since 2000
from $16,911 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.4%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing10.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$241,200
+167%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$771
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
41.6% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+114%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(4,511)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(116)
Asian0.3%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.1%(340)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(5,256)
Black0.7%(43)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(421)
Asian1.5%(96)
Other9.6%(609)
Diversity Score39.6%(2,516)
Diversity Score
40
+456%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
+40%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 69.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.1%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−74.0 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sidney, Montana?

Sidney, Montana has about 6,346 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sidney, Montana?

The typical household in Sidney, Montana earns about $60,284 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sidney, Montana expensive?

In Sidney, Montana, the median home is worth about $241,200, and the typical rent is about $771 a month.

How educated are people in Sidney, Montana?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Sidney, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sidney, Montana?

About 6.7% of people in Sidney, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sidney, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Sidney, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,129 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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