Sidney Population 2026

Sidney has a population of 20,858, making it the #2277 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Ohio. It is about 422× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

WashingtonSidney
Location of Sidney (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
20,858
Rank in United States
#2277
Coordinates
40.28°N, 84.16°W
~290 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
629 km
391 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ohio

CityPopulationRank in United States
Columbus913,175#14
Cleveland365,379#52
Cincinnati311,097#62
Toledo265,638#77
Akron197,542#127
Dayton135,512#207
Parma79,937#458
Canton71,885#530

Cities near Sidney

FAQ

What is the population of Sidney?
Sidney has a population of 20,858 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2277 biggest city in United States.
What state is Sidney in?
Sidney is located in Ohio, United States.
Is Sidney the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 629 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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