Sidney
Town in Kennebec County, Maine

Sidney is a town in Kennebec County, Maine, with 4,645 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 344 ft (105 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Vassalboro, 5.3 miles E.
- 4,645residents (2020 Census)
- 344 ftelevation · 105 m
- 42.2 sq miland area · 109.4 km²
- 110 / sq mipopulation density
- 04917ZIP code
About Sidney
Sidney is a town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States. The population was 4,645 at the 2020 census. Sidney was incorporated as a town on January 30, 1792. The town was named for Sir Philip Sidney, an English author. Sidney is included in the Augusta, Maine micropolitan New England City and Town Area. Since 1937, the town has been the home of the New England Music Camp.
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Living in Sidney
- Median household income
- $83,488
- Median home value
- $336,200
- Median rent
- $1,340/mo
- Median age
- 43
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Sidney had 4,645 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,645 |
|---|---|
| Density | 110 per sq mi (42 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sidney at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | Kennebec County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 4,645 (2020) |
| Land area | 42.25 sq mi (109.4 km²) |
| Water area | 3.26 sq mi (8.45 km²) |
| Elevation | 344 ft (105 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.4382° N, 69.7557° W |
| ZIP code | 04917 |
| Official website | sidneymaine.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2301168385 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sidney
- Vassalboro5.3 mi E
- Belgrade7.1 mi NW
- Augusta7.2 mi S
- Manchester8.5 mi SW
- Waterville8.7 mi NE
- Oakland9.8 mi N
- Mount Vernon10.3 mi W
- Readfield10.4 mi SW
- Rome10.5 mi NW
- Winslow10.6 mi NE
- Hallowell10.9 mi S
- China11.0 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Sidney
What county is Sidney in?
Sidney is in Kennebec County, Maine.
What is the population of Sidney, ME?
4,645 people lived in Sidney at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sidney, ME?
The ZIP code of Sidney is 04917.
What is the elevation of Sidney?
344 feet (105 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sidney?
Vassalboro (5.3 mi), Belgrade (7.1 mi), Augusta (7.2 mi), Manchester (8.5 mi), Waterville (8.7 mi).
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