Sidney is a city located in Shelby County, Ohio. Sidney has a 2026 population of 20,313. It is also the county seat of Shelby County. Sidney is currently declining at a rate of -0.19% annually and its population has decreased by -1.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,550 in 2020.
The median household income in Sidney is $60,668 with a poverty rate of 14.17%. The median age in Sidney is 40.7 years: 39.4 years for males, and 41.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 98.4 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.7 years
Female: 41.9 years
Male: 39.4 years
There are 15,781 adults, (3,920 of whom are seniors) in Sidney.
Female: 10,333 (50.4%)
Male: 10,168 (49.6%)
The racial composition of Sidney includes 86.31% White, 4.91% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,695 | 86.31% |
| Two or more races | 1,448 | 7.06% |
| Black or African American | 1,006 | 4.91% |
| Asian | 188 | 0.92% |
| Other race | 134 | 0.65% |
| Native American | 30 | 0.15% |
Sidney 's average per capita income is $44,320. Household income levels show a median of $60,668. The poverty rate stands at 14.17%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,469 | - |
| Families | $74,011 | $93,659 |
| Households | $60,668 | $78,653 |
| Non Families | $44,191 | $52,426 |
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