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Sidney

New York · 3,900 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 $38,472. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $86,500. Households here earn about 31% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,900
−4%since 2000
from 4,068 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,639 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,709 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
+5%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Sidney
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,472
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,411 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,717
+63%since 2000
from $15,123 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,500
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$576
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $445 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.9%
−24.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
43.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.7%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+6%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(3,871)
Black0.7%(28)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(62)
Asian1%(39)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.9%(321)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(3,686)
Black0.7%(29)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(88)
Asian1%(40)
Other1.4%(56)
Diversity Score13.2%(514)
Diversity Score
13
+67%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+27%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.4%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.5%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sidney, New York?

Sidney, New York has about 3,900 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sidney, New York earns about $38,472 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 $86,500, and the typical rent is about $576 a month.

How educated are people in Sidney, New York?

About 26.9% 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 17.8% 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 823 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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