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Sidney, Iowa

Sidney, Iowa, in Fremont county, is 37 miles S of Council Bluffs, Iowa (center to center) and 38 miles SE of Omaha, Nebraska. There are an estimated 1,300 people in the city.

The People and Families of Sidney

In Sidney, about 55% of adults are married.

Sidney has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sidney had a median family income of $45,278.

Sidney Housing

Approximately 72% of housing in Sidney is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Sidney, 92% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Sidney, IA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens97
Female Share of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Well-Paid Single Women76
Well-Paid Single Men76
Age of the Population76
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income76
People Above Poverty63
College Educated Adults65
People in Middle Class or Better63

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times74
Working at Home76
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents87
People Living Alone75
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing58
Housing Recently Built47
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