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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sidney

New York · 4,068 residents · 2.38 sq mi
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Sidney has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,411. Population has declined 14% since 1990. Median home value is $58,400. Households here earn about 37% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,068
−14%since 1990
from 4,723 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,709 / sq mi
−14%since 1990
from 1,984 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.7
+15%since 1990
from 34.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Sidney
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,411
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,710 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,123
+33%since 1990
from $11,356 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.5%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,400
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $58,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$445
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $368 in 1990
US average: $602
58.5%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 56.6% in 1990
41.5% rent
2.1
−14%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(4,657)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.8%(39)
Diversity Score3.5%(163)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(3,871)
Black0.7%(28)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(62)
Asian1%(39)
Diversity Score7.9%(321)
8
+128%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.0%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.1%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 76.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.1%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.9 min
+6%since 1990
from 15.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sidney, New York?

Sidney, New York has about 4,068 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sidney, New York?

The typical household in Sidney, New York earns about $27,411 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sidney, New York expensive?

In Sidney, New York, the median home is worth about $58,400, and the typical rent is about $445 a month.

How educated are people in Sidney, New York?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sidney, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sidney, New York?

About 18.5% of people in Sidney, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sidney, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Sidney, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 655 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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