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Sidney, OH


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Sidney, Ohio

Sidney, Ohio, in Shelby county, is 30 miles NW of Springfield, Ohio (center to center) and 65 miles W of Columbus, Ohio. There are an estimated 20,211 people in the city.

The People and Families of Sidney

In Sidney, about 55% 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 $45,672.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,700) in Sidney. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Sidney Housing

Approximately 63% of housing in Sidney is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Sidney, 95% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophySidney Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 15%Sidney Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 18%Sidney Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Sidney, OH

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Male Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men56
Racial Diversity59
Senior Citizens43
Female Share of the Population43
Age of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size56
Portion of People Married54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better55
Median Family Income56
People Above Poverty43
College Educated Adults36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home56
Public Transportation Use45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes76
Affordability of Rents75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
People Living Alone55
Housing Recently Built47

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