Sidney (village), New York facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sidney, New York
Village
A view of Main Street in the village of Sidney, Delaware County, New York.
Sidney (village), New York Location in New York
Country	United States
State	New York
County	Delaware
Town	Sidney
Area
• Total	2.42 sq mi (6.28 km2)
• Land	2.38 sq mi (6.16 km2)
• Water	0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2)
Elevation	991 ft (302 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	3,697
• Density	1,553.36/sq mi (599.79/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	13838
Area code(s)	607
FIPS code	36-67334
GNIS feature ID	0965212

Sidney is a village in Delaware County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 3,697 people lived there. The village is located in the western part of the larger town of Sidney.

History of Sidney

The area where Sidney is now located was once home to the Husatunnuk people. In 1771, a man named Rev. William Johnston bought the land. He was a Presbyterian minister from Dublin, Ireland. The settlement was first called "Johnston" until 1801.

Later, the village was renamed Sidney. It was named after Admiral Sir Sidney Smith. He was a famous officer in the British Royal Navy.

Location and Local Life

Sidney is located almost halfway between two larger cities: Oneonta and Binghamton. You can reach these cities using I-88. The village sits along the Susquehanna River. This river is famous for the yearly General Clinton Canoe Regatta. This is a popular canoe race that brings many visitors.

Today, the biggest employer in Sidney is a company called Amphenol. Another important company, Keith Clark, is planning to close. Over the past 20 years, Sidney has seen a decrease in manufacturing jobs. Some local stores, like a grocery store and Kmart, have also closed.

The local hospital, now part of Bassett A.O. Fox Hospital, has changed. It now mostly operates as a daytime critical care center. There are also two other clinics nearby for outpatient care. Sidney still has its own schools, library, emergency medical services (EMS), and fire department.

Historic Places in Sidney

Two important historical sites in Sidney are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are the Pioneer Cemetery and the Sidney Historic District. These places help preserve the village's history.

The 2006 Flood Event

In June 2006, Sidney experienced severe flooding. Other parts of New York and Pennsylvania were also affected. A creek called Carr's Creek washed away a 50-foot (15-meter) section of Interstate 88 east of Sidney. This caused a large gap in the highway.

The New York State Department of Transportation worked quickly to fix I-88. They finished the first repairs by the end of 2006. More construction was done the next year to make sure the highway was stable.

The village of Sidney itself was also flooded. The western part of town, especially near the Susquehanna River, was hit hard. Streets like Willow, Maple, Oak, Winegard, Bridge, and River streets had over 4 feet (1.2 meters) of muddy water. The entire downtown area was evacuated because the river levels rose so high.

Geography of Sidney

Sidney is located at the western end of the town of Sidney. Its exact coordinates are 42.308175 degrees North and -75.396465 degrees West. The village is on the south side of the Susquehanna River. It is in the northwest corner of Delaware County. Otsego County is to the north, across the Susquehanna River. Chenango County is to the west.

Land and Water Area

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village of Sidney covers a total area of 6.2 square kilometers (2.4 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only about 0.04 square kilometers (0.02 square miles), or 0.64%, is water.

Transportation Routes

Interstate 88 passes just south of the village. You can get onto I-88 from Exit 9, which connects to New York State Route 8. I-88 goes northeast 23 miles (37 km) to Oneonta. It also goes southwest 36 miles (58 km) to Binghamton. Route 8 goes north 62 miles (100 km) to Utica. It also goes south 21 miles (34 km) to Deposit.

Population Data

Population in 2010

In 2010, the population of Sidney was 3,900 people. There were 1,835 males and 2,065 females. The average age of people in Sidney was 41.5 years. About 6.6% of the population was under 5 years old. About 3.5% of the population was 85 years or older. The age group with the most people was 50 to 54 years old, making up 7.7% of the population.

Diversity in Sidney

Most people in Sidney identify as White, making up 96.1% of the population. Other groups include 0.8% Black or African American, 0.1% Native American, and 1.1% Asian. About 2.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Households and Families

In 2010, there were 1,697 households in Sidney. A household is a group of people living together. Of these, 1,005 were family households. A family household means people are related by birth, marriage, or adoption. There were also 692 non-family households. These include people living alone or groups of unrelated people. The average household had 2.28 people. The average family had 2.90 people.

Population in 2000

In 2000, Sidney had 4,068 people. There were 1,748 households and 1,054 families. The population density was about 1,722.7 people per square mile (665.1 per square kilometer). There were 1,951 housing units.

About 25.8% of the population was under 18 years old. About 19.5% of the population was 65 years or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were about 86.7 males.

The average income for a household was $27,411. The average income for a family was $31,734. About 18.5% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included 27.8% of those under 18.

Notable People from Sidney

• Lt. Col. Evans Carlson: A US Marine Corps officer. He was famous for leading "Carlson's Raiders" during World War II.
• Edward Howell: A former member of the US Congress.

See also

In Spanish: Sidney (villa) para niños