Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Sidney, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

20,501

Median Agei

40.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86%17,626

Two or More

5.9%1,210

Black

4.9%1,006

Hispanic/Latino

2.2%460

Asian

0.9%188

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.9%680

High School Diploma

36.3%5,031

Some College (<1 yr)

6.3%875

Some College (1+ yr)

11.9%1,648

Associate's Degree

10.5%1,455

Bachelor's Degree

12%1,670

Master's Degree

5.3%733

Professional Degree

0.5%69

Doctorate

0.8%107

HS or Higher

88.5%

BA or Higher

18.6%

Graduate+

6.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$169,900

Median Renti

$869

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62%5,520

Renter-Occupied

38%3,384

Total Units

9,433

Homeownership

62%

Vacancy Rate

5.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.9%325

$50K–$100K

11.7%647

$100K–$150K

21.8%1,205

$150K–$200K

20.8%1,147

$200K–$300K

23.9%1,321

$300K–$500K

11.7%644

$500K–$1M

3.7%204

$1M+

0.5%27

Rent Distribution

Under $500

268

$500–$750

779

$750–$1,000

976

$1,000–$1,250

789

$1,250–$1,500

261

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%42

2010–2019

4.2%394

2000–2009

8.5%800

1990–1999

12.9%1,219

1980–1989

11.5%1,088

1970–1979

13.8%1,299

1960–1969

12.4%1,165

1950–1959

8%751

1940–1949

6.3%591

1939 or earlier

22.1%2,084

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

70.5%6,280

Electricity

25.8%2,300

Bottled/LP Gas

2.6%230

No Fuel

0.9%78

Other

0.2%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$60,668

Mean Household Incomei

$78,653

Per Capita Incomei

$34,138

Poverty Ratei

14%

Unemploymenti

4.8%

Labor Forcei

10,488

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.3%294

$10K–$15K

2%182

$15K–$20K

4.2%370

$20K–$25K

4%354

$25K–$30K

4.7%421

$30K–$35K

5.7%507

$35K–$40K

6.1%546

$40K–$45K

5.6%495

$45K–$50K

6.3%561

$50K–$60K

7.7%683

$60K–$75K

11.9%1,059

$75K–$100K

16.1%1,432

$100K–$125K

5.5%491

$125K–$150K

6.4%569

$150K–$200K

6.2%555

$200K+

4.3%385

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

405

Residentsi

824

Avg. Tenant Renti

$416/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

5 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing150 homes99% occupied$400/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers199 homes100% occupied$477/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 856 homes90% occupied$241/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $60,668/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

74.9%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

22%

Low income$30K–$49K/yr

2.7%

Moderate / aboveOver $49K/yr

0.4%

Who Receives This Housing

74% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

13.2% of subsidized households are minority

28.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

33% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4592.2%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Korea

Germany

Philippines

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

9,613

Avg. Commutei

17.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

9,980

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,386(8.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.8%Insured

5.2%Uninsured