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Sidney Micro

Sidney, OH · 1 counties · 48,230 residents · 407.694 sq mi
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Sidney has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,522. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $147,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
48,230
+1%since 2000
from 47,910 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
118 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 118 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+16%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
44K46K47K49K50K1990201020202024Sidney
202448K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,522
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,507 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,211
+49%since 2000
from $20,255 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.0%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade35.7%
US avg: 10%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$147,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$756
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $499 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
27.9% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+4%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(44,067)
Black1.7%(839)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(787)
Asian0.9%(450)
Other2.8%(1,352)
Diversity Score17.2%(8,300)
Segregation Score27.4%(13,217)
Diversity Score
17
+115%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
27
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+56%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.3%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−84.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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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 48,230 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sidney, OH?

The typical household in Sidney, OH earns about $64,522 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 $147,400, and the typical rent is about $756 a month.

How educated are people in Sidney, OH?

About 19.3% 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 10.0% 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 3,315 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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