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Sidney, OH · 1 counties · 48,065 residents (2025 est.) · 407.694 sq mi
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Sidney has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,978. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $208,100. It sits in the top 10% of US metro areas for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
47,929
Unchangedsince 2000
from 47,910 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
118 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 118 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.3
+16%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:48,065 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
44K46K47K49K50K1990201020202024Sidney
202448K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,978
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,507 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,984
+88%since 2000
from $20,255 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.0%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
+10%since 2010
from 0.382 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade35.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$208,100
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$922
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $499 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
26.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.8%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+28%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(45,769)
Black1.5%(710)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(383)
Asian1%(459)
Other0%
Diversity Score8%(3,841)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(43,873)
Black2.2%(1,073)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(835)
Asian0.6%(271)
Other3.9%(1,877)
Diversity Score20%(9,569)
Segregation Score30.5%(14,629)
Diversity Score
20
+149%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
31
+11%since 2020
from 27 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+62%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 66.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.6%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2012
from 12.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−85.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.5%
+17.9 ptssince 2017
from 74.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

SidneyCENTRAL20,124
What's inside

1 component county

Shelby CountyCENTRAL48,065
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sidney, OH?

Sidney, OH has about 47,929 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sidney, OH?

The typical household in Sidney, OH earns about $73,978 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sidney, OH expensive?

In Sidney, OH, the median home is worth about $208,100, and the typical rent is about $922 a month.

How educated are people in Sidney, OH?

About 21.4% of adults age 25 and over in Sidney, OH hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sidney, OH?

About 11.6% of people in Sidney, OH live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sidney, OH grown since 1990?

Yes, Sidney, OH has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,014 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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