Sidney, Maine facts for kids
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Sidney, Maine
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Location in Kennebec County and the state of Maine.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Kennebec |
| Villages | Sidney Bacons Corner North Sidney Sidney Center West Sidney |
| Area | |
| • Total | 45.51 sq mi (117.87 km2) |
| • Land | 42.25 sq mi (109.43 km2) |
| • Water | 3.26 sq mi (8.44 km2) |
| Elevation | 344 ft (105 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,645 |
| • Density | 110/sq mi (42.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04330
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-68385 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582725 |
Sidney is a small town located in Kennebec County, Maine, in the United States. In 2020, about 4,645 people lived there. Sidney became an official town on January 30, 1792. It was named after Sir Philip Sidney, a famous English writer. Sidney is part of the larger Augusta area. Since 1937, the town has been home to the New England Music Camp, a special place for young musicians.
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Exploring Sidney's Location
Sidney covers a total area of about 45.51 square miles (117.87 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 42.25 square miles (109.43 square kilometers). The rest, about 3.26 square miles (8.44 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live in Sidney?
The number of people living in Sidney has changed a lot over the years. Here's how the population has grown since 1800:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1800 | 1,011 | — | |
| 1810 | 1,558 | 54.1% | |
| 1820 | 1,890 | 21.3% | |
| 1830 | 2,191 | 15.9% | |
| 1840 | 2,190 | 0.0% | |
| 1850 | 1,955 | −10.7% | |
| 1860 | 1,782 | −8.8% | |
| 1870 | 1,471 | −17.5% | |
| 1880 | 1,396 | −5.1% | |
| 1890 | 1,334 | −4.4% | |
| 1900 | 1,068 | −19.9% | |
| 1910 | 927 | −13.2% | |
| 1920 | 958 | 3.3% | |
| 1930 | 980 | 2.3% | |
| 1940 | 989 | 0.9% | |
| 1950 | 918 | −7.2% | |
| 1960 | 988 | 7.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,319 | 33.5% | |
| 1980 | 2,052 | 55.6% | |
| 1990 | 2,593 | 26.4% | |
| 2000 | 3,514 | 35.5% | |
| 2010 | 4,208 | 19.7% | |
| 2020 | 4,645 | 10.4% | |
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Sidney's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 4,208 people living in Sidney. These people lived in 1,607 homes, with 1,196 of them being families. On average, there were about 100 people per square mile.
Many homes (36%) had children under 18 living there. Most families (61.3%) were married couples. About 17.6% of homes had just one person living there. The average age of people in Sidney was 41.4 years old.
Famous People from Sidney
Some notable people have come from Sidney, Maine:
- Nehemiah Abbott (1804–1877) was a US congressman. He helped make laws for the country.
- William M. Butterfield (1862–1932) was an architect. He designed many buildings.
See also
In Spanish: Sidney (Maine) para niños
