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Sidney, ME


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Sidney, Maine

Sidney, Maine, in Kennebec county, is 58 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 157 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. There are an estimated 3,514 people in the town.

The People and Families of Sidney

In Sidney, about 66% of adults are married. Many folks in Sidney are married and settled down.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sidney had a median family income of $47,281. Sidney has a large middle class.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($3,000) in Sidney. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Sidney Housing

Approximately 87% of housing in Sidney is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Sidney, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 14%Sidney People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Sidney, ME

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population87
Children Under 5 Years Old610
Well-Paid Single Men56
Well-Paid Single Women56
Age of the Population42
Female Share of the Population34
Racial Diversity25
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better89
College Educated Adults86
Median Family Income88
People Above Poverty78

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home74
Public Transportation Use65
Short Commute Times45
Walking and Biking to Work33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing105
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes46
Affordability of Rents35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
People Living Alone22

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