Sidney is a city located in Richland County Montana. Sidney has a 2024 population of 6,028. It is also the county seat of Richland County. Sidney is currently declining at a rate of -1.37% annually and its population has decreased by -5.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,362 in 2020.
The average household income in Sidney is $84,971 with a poverty rate of 9.64%. The median age in Sidney is 39.4 years: 40.2 years for males, and 38.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sidney was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,379 | 85.97% |
| Two or more races | 477 | 7.62% |
| Other race | 274 | 4.38% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 109 | 1.74% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.29% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,516 | 2.47 | 62 | 38 |
| Non Family | 1,187 | 1.28 | 47 | 53 |
| Married | 1,076 | 3.27 | 76.8 | 23.2 |
| Female | 190 | 4.98 | 77.4 | 22.6 |
| Male | 63 | 3.63 | 47.6 | 52.4 |
3.47
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
62.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 143 | 3.46% |
| Associates Degree | 483 | 11.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 334 | 8.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 108 | 2.61% |
| High School Graduate | 1,818 | 43.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38 | 0.92% |
| Some College | 1,214 | 29.34% |
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 | 3,537 | 3,373 | 442 |
| Hispanic | 286 | 271 | 0 |
| Other Race | 205 | 190 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 188 | 188 | 0 |
| Islander | 109 | 109 | 0 |
| Native American | 18 | 16 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 12.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,818 | $58,710 | $40,648 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,417 | $52,500 | $80,184 |
| High School Graduate | $38,319 | $46,875 | $32,375 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $47,935 | $48,804 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,832 | $58,524 | $33,839 |
| Some College | $45,613 | $72,460 | $22,031 |
$43,832
Average Earnings
$58,524
Average Male
$33,839
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.23% of Sidney residents speak only English, while 4.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.97% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,156 | 545 | 10.57% |
| Hispanic | 441 | 51 | 11.56% |
| Native | 18 | 2 | 11.11% |
9.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.98%
Male Poverty Rate
11.2%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sidney is Hispanic, with 11.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sidney is White, with 10.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.75%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.31% |
| Some College | 14.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.69% |
| High School | 7.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 50.72% |
| Female Unemployed | 6.06% |
| Female Employed | 3.37% |
| Male Employed | 2.52% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,750 | $107,457 |
| Households | $56,696 | $84,971 |
| Married Families | $103,100 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,327 | $53,550 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.1%
Male Marriage Rate
47.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
307
Number of Veterans
273
Male Veterans
34
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 129 |
| Second Gulf War | 87 |
| Vietnam | 49 |
| Korea | 29 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 100 |
| 55 to 64 | 81 |
| 75+ | 51 |
| 18 to 34 | 45 |
| 65 to 74 | 30 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 297 | 7.37% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 6.32% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 3.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.03%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.01%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.7%
Labor Force Participation
64.3%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
54.26%
Born in Sidney
96.58%
Native Born
3.42%
Foreign Born
3.42%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
96.58% of Sidney residents were born in the United States, with 54.26% having been born in Montana. 3.42% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,612 | -83 | -1.46% |
| 2028 | 5,695 | -83 | -1.44% |
| 2027 | 5,778 | -84 | -1.43% |
| 2026 | 5,862 | -83 | -1.4% |
| 2025 | 5,945 | -83 | -1.38% |
| 2024 | 6,028 | -84 | -1.37% |
| 2023 | 6,112 | -49 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 6,161 | -74 | -1.19% |
| 2021 | 6,235 | -127 | -2% |
| 2020 | 6,362 | 107 | 1.71% |
| 2019 | 6,255 | -18 | -0.29% |
| 2018 | 6,273 | -94 | -1.48% |
| 2017 | 6,367 | -202 | -3.08% |
| 2016 | 6,569 | -273 | -3.99% |
| 2015 | 6,842 | 338 | 5.2% |
| 2014 | 6,504 | 201 | 3.19% |
| 2013 | 6,303 | 294 | 4.89% |
| 2012 | 6,009 | 429 | 7.69% |
| 2011 | 5,580 | 249 | 4.67% |
| 2010 | 5,331 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,774 | -443 | -8.49% |
| 1990 | 5,217 | -509 | -8.89% |
| 1980 | 5,726 | 1,183 | 26.04% |
| 1970 | 4,543 | -21 | -0.46% |
| 1960 | 4,564 | 577 | 14.47% |
| 1950 | 3,987 | 1,009 | 33.88% |
| 1940 | 2,978 | -2,634 | -46.94% |