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Sidney

Ohio · 20,589 residents · 11.97 sq mi
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Sidney has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,313. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $117,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,589
+2%since 2000
from 20,211 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,720 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,688 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+14%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K19K20K21K21K1990201020202024Sidney
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,313
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,663 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,662
+45%since 2000
from $19,075 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.4%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade38.2%
US avg: 10%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,100
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$724
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $497 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
41.7% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−9%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(18,544)
Black3%(614)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(262)
Asian1.9%(374)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.1%(3,052)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(17,614)
Black3.5%(713)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(516)
Asian1.8%(374)
Other3.4%(694)
Diversity Score26.7%(5,506)
Diversity Score
27
+77%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
+53%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.9%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sidney, Ohio?

Sidney, Ohio has about 20,589 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sidney, Ohio?

The typical household in Sidney, Ohio earns about $57,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sidney, Ohio expensive?

In Sidney, Ohio, the median home is worth about $117,100, and the typical rent is about $724 a month.

How educated are people in Sidney, Ohio?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Sidney, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sidney, Ohio?

About 12.7% of people in Sidney, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sidney, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Sidney, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,879 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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