Sidney, Ohio

Sidney is a city located in Shelby County, Ohio. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 20,211.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 27.2 km² (10.5 mi²). 27.0 km² (10.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.67% water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 20,211 people, 7,981 households, and 5,371 families residing in the city. The population density is 748.2/km² (1,938.5/mi²). There are 8,557 housing units at an average density of 316.8 persons/km² (820.7 persons/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 92.61% White, 3.06% African American, 0.24% Native American, 1.87% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 0.40% from other races, and 1.73% from two or more races. 1.30% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 7,981 households out of which 34.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.8% are married couples living together, 12.8% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 32.7% are non-families. 27.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.50 and the average family size is 3.03.

In the city the population is spread out with 28.1% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 95.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $38,663, and the median income for a family is $45,672. Males have a median income of $35,127 versus $22,497 for females. The per capita income for the city is $19,075. 11.5% of the population and 9.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 15.5% are under the age of 18 and 7.9% are 65 or older.