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Sidney, Arkansas
Location of Sidney in Sharp County, Arkansas.
Location of Sidney in Sharp County, Arkansas.
Country United States
State Arkansas
County Sharp
Area
 • Total 2.09 sq mi (5.40 km2)
 • Land 2.09 sq mi (5.40 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
646 ft (197 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 192
 • Density 92.04/sq mi (35.53/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
72577
Area code(s) 870
FIPS code 05-64280
GNIS feature ID 2407333

Sidney is a small town in Sharp County, Arkansas, United States. It is a quiet place with a friendly community. In 2020, about 192 people lived there.

About Sidney, Arkansas

Sidney is located in the state of Arkansas. It is part of Sharp County. The town is found at specific geographic coordinates. These are 36 degrees North latitude and 91 degrees West longitude.

Land Area of Sidney

The town of Sidney covers a total area of about 5.4 square kilometers (2.2 square miles). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the town limits.

People Living in Sidney

The number of people living in Sidney has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from different census counts:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1940 153
1950 120 −21.6%
1960 97 −19.2%
1970 109 12.4%
1980 270 147.7%
1990 271 0.4%
2000 275 1.5%
2010 181 −34.2%
2020 192 6.1%
U.S. Decennial Census

Who Lives in Sidney?

In 2000, there were 275 people living in Sidney. Most of the people were White. A small number were Native American or from two or more races. Some people were also of Hispanic or Latino background.

Many households in Sidney were families. About 32.5% of households had children under 18. The average age of people in Sidney in 2000 was 46 years old. This means many older adults lived there.

Education in Sidney

Students in Sidney attend schools in the Evening Shade School District. This district provides education for the children and teenagers living in the town.

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