Sidney is a city located in Shelby County Ohio. Sidney has a 2024 population of 20,229. It is also the county seat of Shelby County. Sidney is currently declining at a rate of -0.39% annually and its population has decreased by -1.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,547 in 2020.
The average household income in Sidney is $79,494 with a poverty rate of 13.5%. The median age in Sidney is 40.2 years: 39.6 years for males, and 40.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sidney was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,796 | 87.45% |
| Two or more races | 1,179 | 5.79% |
| Black or African American | 926 | 4.55% |
| Asian | 254 | 1.25% |
| Other race | 107 | 0.53% |
| Native American | 88 | 0.43% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,343 | 2.41 | 63.8 | 36.2 |
| Married | 3,683 | 3 | 86.5 | 13.5 |
| Non Family | 3,181 | 1.26 | 52.8 | 47.2 |
| Female | 1,117 | 3.36 | 26.5 | 73.5 |
| Male | 362 | 3.68 | 43.9 | 56.1 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
63.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,226 | 9.11% |
| Associates Degree | 1,439 | 10.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,367 | 10.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 985 | 7.32% |
| High School Graduate | 5,601 | 41.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 391 | 2.9% |
| Some College | 2,454 | 18.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,995 | 10,636 | 2,172 |
| Black | 602 | 504 | 21 |
| Hispanic | 299 | 199 | 58 |
| 2+ Races | 287 | 260 | 16 |
| Asian | 233 | 233 | 85 |
| Other Race | 80 | 72 | 45 |
| Native American | 68 | 29 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 56.25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,074 | $95,245 | $44,600 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,083 | $96,429 | $61,579 |
| High School Graduate | $38,903 | $49,755 | $34,560 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,135 | $45,000 | $22,177 |
| Overall | $42,767 | $56,375 | $35,052 |
| Some College | $39,740 | $56,474 | $33,000 |
$42,767
Average Earnings
$56,375
Average Male
$35,052
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.56% of Sidney residents speak only English, while 3.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,302 | 2,228 | 12.88% |
| Black | 910 | 215 | 23.63% |
| Multiple | 1,163 | 163 | 14.02% |
| Hispanic | 532 | 112 | 21.05% |
| Native | 88 | 9 | 10.23% |
13.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.33%
Male Poverty Rate
13.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sidney is Black, with 23.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sidney is Native, with 10.23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.54% |
| High School | 13.21% |
| Some College | 5.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.84% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 30.7% |
| Female Unemployed | 24.45% |
| Female Employed | 6.96% |
| Male Employed | 3.1% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,404 | $94,698 |
| Households | $63,851 | $79,494 |
| Married Families | $98,151 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,849 | $48,477 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.6%
Male Marriage Rate
44.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,637
Number of Veterans
1,505
Male Veterans
132
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 521 |
| Second Gulf War | 308 |
| First Gulf War | 256 |
| Korea | 70 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 450 |
| 55 to 64 | 402 |
| 75+ | 348 |
| 35 to 54 | 227 |
| 18 to 34 | 210 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,519 | 11.05% |
| Black | 76 | 10.8% |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 6.24% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 1.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.94%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.9%
Labor Force Participation
61.5%
Employment Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.93%
Born in Sidney
97.58%
Native Born
2.42%
Foreign Born
1.24%
Non Citizen
1.18%
Naturalized
97.58% of Sidney residents were born in the United States, with 77.93% having been born in Ohio. 1.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 19,833 | -79 | -0.4% |
| 2028 | 19,912 | -79 | -0.4% |
| 2027 | 19,991 | -80 | -0.4% |
| 2026 | 20,071 | -79 | -0.39% |
| 2025 | 20,150 | -79 | -0.39% |
| 2024 | 20,229 | -80 | -0.39% |
| 2023 | 20,309 | 16 | 0.08% |
| 2022 | 20,293 | -148 | -0.72% |
| 2021 | 20,441 | -106 | -0.52% |
| 2020 | 20,547 | 97 | 0.47% |
| 2019 | 20,450 | -48 | -0.23% |
| 2018 | 20,498 | -85 | -0.41% |
| 2017 | 20,583 | -32 | -0.16% |
| 2016 | 20,615 | -153 | -0.74% |
| 2015 | 20,768 | -11 | -0.05% |
| 2014 | 20,779 | -111 | -0.53% |
| 2013 | 20,890 | -48 | -0.23% |
| 2012 | 20,938 | -107 | -0.51% |
| 2011 | 21,045 | -113 | -0.53% |
| 2010 | 21,158 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 20,211 | 1,501 | 8.02% |
| 1990 | 18,710 | 1,053 | 5.96% |
| 1980 | 17,657 | 1,325 | 8.11% |
| 1970 | 16,332 | 1,669 | 11.38% |
| 1960 | 14,663 | 3,172 | 27.6% |
| 1950 | 11,491 | 1,701 | 17.37% |
| 1940 | 9,790 | 489 | 5.26% |
| 1930 | 9,301 | 711 | 8.28% |
| 1920 | 8,590 | 1,983 | 30.01% |
| 1910 | 6,607 | 919 | 16.16% |
| 1900 | 5,688 | 838 | 17.28% |
| 1890 | 4,850 | 1,027 | 26.86% |
| 1880 | 3,823 | 1,015 | 36.15% |
| 1870 | 2,808 | -17,025 | -85.84% |