Sidney, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sidney, Indiana
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North Main Street, Sidney, Indiana.
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Location of Sidney in Kosciusko County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Kosciusko |
| Township | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km2) |
| • Land | 0.13 sq mi (0.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 912 ft (278 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 131 |
| • Density | 1,048.00/sq mi (405.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46566
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| Area code(s) | 260 |
| FIPS code | 18-69678 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397662 |
Sidney is a small and friendly town located in Kosciusko County, Indiana, in the United States. It is part of Jackson Township. In 2020, about 131 people lived in Sidney, making it a very close-knit community.
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History of Sidney
Sidney was officially planned and laid out in 1881. This happened when a new railroad line was built through the area. The railroad helped the town grow by connecting it to other places.
Soon after, in 1882, the town got its own post office. This made it easier for people to send and receive mail. Sidney officially became an incorporated town in 1914. This meant it could have its own local government and make decisions for its residents.
Geography and Location
Sidney is located in the state of Indiana. It covers a total area of about 0.13 square miles. Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
The town is situated at an elevation of 912 feet above sea level. This means it's quite high up compared to the ocean. Sidney is in the Eastern Time Zone, which is the same time zone as cities like New York.
People of Sidney
The number of people living in Sidney has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 223 | — | |
| 1930 | 182 | −18.4% | |
| 1940 | 194 | 6.6% | |
| 1950 | 168 | −13.4% | |
| 1960 | 208 | 23.8% | |
| 1970 | 179 | −13.9% | |
| 1980 | 194 | 8.4% | |
| 1990 | 167 | −13.9% | |
| 2000 | 168 | 0.6% | |
| 2010 | 83 | −50.6% | |
| 2020 | 131 | 57.8% | |
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Sidney's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 83 people living in Sidney. These people lived in 34 different homes, and 25 of these were families. The town had about 638 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Sidney were White. About 3.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes in Sidney had children under 18 living there. About 58.8% of homes had married couples. Some homes had a single parent, either a mother or a father.
The average age of people in Sidney in 2010 was 42.3 years old.
- About 25.3% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 26.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 22.9% were 65 years old or older.
There were slightly more females than males in Sidney at that time. About 54.2% of the population was female, and 45.8% was male.
See also
In Spanish: Sidney (Indiana) para niños
