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Sidney, IL


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Sidney, Illinois

Sidney, Illinois, in Champaign county, is 11 miles SE of Champaign, Illinois (center to center) and 103 miles W of Indianapolis, Indiana. The village is conveniently located inside the Champaign - Urbana metropolitan area. There are an estimated 1,062 people in Sidney.

The People and Families of Sidney

In Sidney, about 65% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Sidney. The kids here are young and many.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sidney had a median family income of $55,987. You won't find a lot of people in Sidney living below the poverty line. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in the village.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($250) in Sidney. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Sidney Housing

Approximately 83% of housing in Sidney is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Sidney, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Sidney strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophySidney Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Sidney People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Sidney Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Sidney Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Sidney Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Sidney, IL

Comparing Sidney to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men98
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Well-Paid Single Women97
Male Share of the Population76
Senior Citizens55
Age of the Population55
Female Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better108
Median Family Income98
College Educated Adults88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Walking and Biking to Work43
Short Commute Times46
Public Transportation Use43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built67
People Living Alone33
Affordability of Rents34
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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