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Sidney

New York · 3,697 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 $44,904. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $82,100. The poverty rate of 26.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,697
−9%since 2000
from 4,068 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,553 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,709 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+7%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Sidney
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,904
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,411 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,587
+43%since 2000
from $15,123 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,100
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$638
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $445 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.3%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
50.7% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−14%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(3,193)
Black2%(73)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(187)
Asian1.6%(58)
Other4.1%(151)
Diversity Score29.4%(1,085)
Diversity Score
29
+272%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+27%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.8%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 63.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.8%
−51.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−85.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sidney, New York?

Sidney, New York has about 3,697 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sidney, New York earns about $44,904 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 $82,100, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Sidney, New York?

About 13.1% 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 26.4% 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 1,026 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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