Sidney Population

1900–2026

6,140

2026 projection

3.2% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Sidney. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20266,140-771.24%
20256,217+1662.74%
20246,051-190.31%
20236,070-570.93%
20226,127-1021.64%
20216,229-1171.84%
20206,346+280.44%
20196,318-120.19%
20186,330-871.36%
20176,417-1952.95%

Showing 10 of 28 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Sidney has a population change lower than Richland County, Montana, and the U.S.

  • Montana+5.3%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Richland County−1.3%
  • Sidney−2.2%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Sidney Demographics

37.3median age

Median age

Female37.3 yrs
Male37.1 yrs

Adults

4,609
838 seniors (65+) · 18% of adults3,771 other adults

Sex

Female 51.3% · 3,163Male 48.7% · 3,008

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 62 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Sidney Income

$62,538median household income

Median household income

$62,538

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$47,469

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

7.7%

About 1 in 13 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Sidney Marital Status

44% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married44%43%46%
Never married35%41%29%
Divorced14%13%16%
Widowed6%1%10%
Separated1%2%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201