Sidney, New York facts for kids
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Sidney, New York
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 Sidney, New York
Location in New York
Sidney, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Delaware |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 50.60 sq mi (131.06 km2) |
| • Land | 49.93 sq mi (129.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.68 sq mi (1.75 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,290 ft (390 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,536 |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) |
| ZIP codes |
13838, 13839
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| Area code(s) | 607 |
| FIPS code | 36-025-67345 |
| GNIS feature ID | 979495 |
Sidney is a town located in Delaware County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 5,536 people lived here. This town is in the northwest part of the county and includes the smaller village of Sidney.
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Discovering Sidney's Past
How Sidney Got Its Name
The town of Sidney was officially created in 1801. It was formed from a part of another town called Franklin. On April 7, 1801, the town was given the name "Sidney." This name was chosen to honor a brave British naval officer named Sir Sidney Smith.
Exploring Sidney's Location
Where is Sidney Located?
Sidney is located at the very northwestern edge of Delaware County. Its northern border is the Susquehanna River, which also separates it from Otsego County. To the west, Sidney borders Chenango County.
Getting Around Sidney
The main part of the town is the village of Sidney. This village is found at the western end of the town, right along the Susquehanna River. If you're traveling by car, Interstate 88 runs through the northern side of the town. You can get on or off the highway at Exits 9, 10, and 11.
Sidney's Size and Waterways
The United States Census Bureau tells us that the town of Sidney covers a total area of about 50.6 square miles (131.1 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 49.9 square miles (129.3 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.68 square miles (1.7 square kilometers), is water. This means about 1.33% of the town is covered by water.
Sidney's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 1,107 | — | |
| 1830 | 1,410 | 27.4% | |
| 1840 | 1,732 | 22.8% | |
| 1850 | 1,807 | 4.3% | |
| 1860 | 1,916 | 6.0% | |
| 1870 | 2,597 | 35.5% | |
| 1880 | 2,461 | −5.2% | |
| 1890 | 3,122 | 26.9% | |
| 1900 | 4,023 | 28.9% | |
| 1910 | 4,148 | 3.1% | |
| 1920 | 4,133 | −0.4% | |
| 1930 | 3,854 | −6.8% | |
| 1940 | 4,509 | 17.0% | |
| 1950 | 6,669 | 47.9% | |
| 1960 | 7,110 | 6.6% | |
| 1970 | 6,984 | −1.8% | |
| 1980 | 6,856 | −1.8% | |
| 1990 | 6,667 | −2.8% | |
| 2000 | 6,109 | −8.4% | |
| 2010 | 5,774 | −5.5% | |
| 2020 | 5,536 | −4.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Who Lives in Sidney?
Based on the census from 2000, there were 6,109 people living in Sidney. These people made up 2,565 households and 1,641 families. The town had about 121.5 people per square mile (46.9 people per square kilometer). There were also 2,987 homes, with an average of 59.4 homes per square mile (22.9 homes per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Sidney were White (96.35%). Other groups included Black or African American (0.85%), Native American (0.33%), and Asian (0.77%). About 1.44% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
Out of all the households, 29.6% had children under 18 living with them. About 47.7% were married couples living together. Also, 30.3% of all households were made up of people living alone.
The population in Sidney was spread out by age. About 25.4% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 18.9% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 40 years old.
Communities and Places in Sidney
The Town of Sidney includes several smaller communities and locations:
- East Sidney
- Franklin Depot
- Sidney – This is the main village within the town.
- Sidney Center
- South Unadilla
- Youngs
Famous People from Sidney
- Mary Jane Aldrich (1833–1909) – She was a reformer and speaker who worked to promote temperance.
- Evans Carlson (1896-1947) – He was a Marine Corps General, known for leading "Carlson's Raiders" during World War II.
See also
In Spanish: Sidney (Nueva York) para niños
