Sidney (town), New York
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Sidney is a town located in Delaware County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 6,109.
The Town of Sidney contains a village with the name Sidney. The town is on the northwest part of the county.
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History
The town was formed in 1801 from the Town of Franklin.
Geography
The north town line, marked by the Susquehanna River is the border of Otsego County, New York, and the west town line is the border of Chenango County, New York.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 131.2 km² (50.7 mi²). 130.3 km² (50.3 mi²) of it is land and 1.0 km² (0.4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.75% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 6,109 people, 2,565 households, and 1,641 families residing in the town. The population density is 46.9/km² (121.5/mi²). There are 2,987 housing units at an average density of 22.9/km² (59.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 96.35% White, 0.85% Black or African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.77% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.39% from other races, and 1.28% from two or more races. 1.44% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 2,565 households out of which 29.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% are married couples living together, 11.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 36.0% are non-families. 30.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.35 and the average family size is 2.90.
In the town the population is spread out with 25.4% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 90.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 87.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $30,078, and the median income for a family is $35,351. Males have a median income of $28,168 versus $25,014 for females. The per capita income for the town is $16,335. 14.3% of the population and 11.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 19.9% of those under the age of 18 and 10.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in the Town of Sidney
- East Sidney
- Franklin Depot --
- Sidney -- The Village of Sidney.
- Sidney Center --
- South Unadilla --
- Youngs --
External links
- Town of Sidney, NY (http://www.delawarecounty.org/Sidney)