Demographics in Sidney, BC
Population Marital Status Employment Spoken Language Median Income Households Housing Education Commute Time
What is the population of Sidney?
topPopulation by gender
| % of Total | ||
| Total population 2021 | 12,320 | |
| Male population | 5,525 | 44.8% |
| Female population | 6,795 | 55.2% |
| Average age | 56.0 |
Male population 44.8%
Female population 55.2%
Population by age group
| % of Total | ||
| Under 14 | 1,090 | 8.8% |
| 15 to 24 | 785 | 6.4% |
| 25 to 34 | 865 | 7.0% |
| 35 to 44 | 1,055 | 8.6% |
| 45 to 54 | 1,135 | 9.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 1,840 | 14.9% |
| Over 65 | 5,545 | 45.0% |
Under 14 8.8%
15 to 24 6.4%
25 to 34 7.0%
35 to 44 8.6%
45 to 54 9.2%
55 to 64 14.9%
Over 65 45.0%
There are 12,320 residents in Sidney, with an average age of 56.0. Males make up 44.8% of the population, while females account for 55.2%. Locals over 65 years old represent the largest age group in Sidney (5,545 individuals), followed by those aged 55 to 64 (1,840 people).
What is the marital status of Sidney residents?
top| % of Total | ||
| Married | 5,560 | 49.5% |
| Common law | 990 | 8.8% |
| Single | 1,985 | 17.7% |
| Separated | 305 | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 1,080 | 9.6% |
| Widowed | 1,310 | 11.7% |
Married 49.5%
Common law 8.8%
Single 17.7%
Separated 2.7%
Divorced 9.6%
Widowed 11.7%
A total of 1,985 people in Sidney have never been married (which represents 17.7% of the population). Wedded people in Sidney (5,560 locals) account for 49.5% of the resident pool. Meanwhile, approximately 8.8% of locals live common law (that’s a total of 990 people).
What are the employment statistics in Sidney?
top| Unemployment rate | 4.7% | |
| % of Total | ||
| Management | 55 | 1.1% |
| Business, finance and administration | 935 | 18.8% |
| Natural and applied sciences | 365 | 7.3% |
| Health | 420 | 8.4% |
| Education, law, community and government services | 550 | 11.1% |
| Art, culture, recreation and sport | 140 | 2.8% |
| Sales and service | 1,420 | 28.6% |
| Trades and transport | 890 | 17.9% |
| Natural resources and agriculture | 75 | 1.5% |
| Manufacturing and utilities | 120 | 2.4% |
Management 1.1%
Business, finance and administration 18.8%
Natural and applied sciences 7.3%
Health 8.4%
Education, law, community and government services 11.1%
Art, culture, recreation and sport 2.8%
Sales and service 28.6%
Trades and transport 17.9%
Natural resources and agriculture 1.5%
Manufacturing and utilities 2.4%
Sidney has an unemployment rate of 4.7%. Regarding the most common jobs in Sidney, people working in Sales and service account for the largest share of the local workforce (1,420 individuals), followed by those in Business, finance and administration (935 individuals) and Trades and transport (890 individuals).
What language is most spoken in Sidney?
top| % of Total | ||
| English | 11,805 | 98.2% |
| French | 170 | 1.4% |
| English and French | 5 | 0.0% |
| Neither English nor French | 35 | 0.3% |
The majority of Sidney residents (that’s 98.2%) speak English.
What is the median household income in Sidney?
top| Median household income | $77,000 | |
| Median after-tax household income | $68,500 |
The median household income in Sidney is $77,000, while the median after-tax household income sits at $68,500 per year.
How many households are there in Sidney?
topHomeownership
| % of Total | ||
| Total households | 5,980 | |
| Owned households | 4,595 | 76.8% |
| Rented households | 1,385 | 23.2% |
Owned households 76.8%
Rented households 23.2%
Household size
| Average household size | 2.0 | |
| % of Total | ||
| 1 person | 2,310 | 38.7% |
| 2 person | 2,490 | 41.7% |
| 3 person | 560 | 9.4% |
| 4 person | 390 | 6.5% |
| 5 person | 225 | 3.8% |
1 person 38.7%
2 person 41.7%
3 person 9.4%
4 person 6.5%
5 person 3.8%
Households by age of primary maintainer
| % of Total | ||
| Under 34 | 400 | 6.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 515 | 8.6% |
| 45 to 54 | 570 | 9.5% |
| 55 to 64 | 1,085 | 18.2% |
| Over 65 | 3,405 | 57.0% |
Under 34 6.7%
35 to 44 8.6%
45 to 54 9.5%
55 to 64 18.2%
Over 65 57.0%
There is a total of 5,980 households in Sidney, 76.8% of which are owner-occupied and 23.2% of which have renters living in them. Meanwhile, the average household size in Sidney is 2.0 people. Of the total households here, those with 2 people living in them account for the largest share of the market (2,490 households), followed by establishments occupied by 1 person (2,310 households). Moreover, families whose primary maintainer is over 65 years old represent the largest percentage of the total households in Sidney, at 57%.
What are the housing characteristics in Sidney?
topYear built
| % of Total | ||
| Before 1945 | 145 | 2.4% |
| Between 1946 and 1960 | 165 | 2.8% |
| Between 1961 and 1970 | 705 | 11.8% |
| Between 1971 and 1980 | 1,600 | 26.8% |
| Between 1981 and 1990 | 1,285 | 21.5% |
| Between 1991 and 2000 | 800 | 13.4% |
| Between 2001 and 2010 | 565 | 9.4% |
| After 2011 | 715 | 12.0% |
Before 1945 2.4%
Between 1946 and 1960 2.8%
Between 1961 and 1970 11.8%
Between 1971 and 1980 26.8%
Between 1981 and 1990 21.5%
Between 1991 and 2000 13.4%
Between 2001 and 2010 9.4%
After 2011 12.0%
No. of bedrooms
| % of Total | ||
| No bedrooms | 55 | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 780 | 13.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 2,380 | 39.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 1,760 | 29.4% |
| 4 or more bedroom | 1,005 | 16.8% |
No bedrooms 0.9%
1 bedroom 13.0%
2 bedrooms 39.8%
2 bedrooms 29.4%
4 or more bedroom 16.8%
Property type
| % of Total | ||
| Single-detached homes | 2,080 | 34.8% |
| Apartments | 210 | 3.5% |
| Attached homes | 3,685 | 61.6% |
| Movable homes | 5 | 0.1% |
Single-detached homes 34.8%
Apartments 3.5%
Attached homes 61.6%
Movable homes 0.1%
| Median home value | $750,000 | |
| Average home value | $798,000 |
Home improvement needed
| % of Total | ||
| Regular maintenance | 4,760 | 79.6% |
| Major repairs | 255 | 4.3% |
| Minor repairs | 965 | 16.1% |
Regular maintenance 79.6%
Minor repairs 16.1%
Major repairs 4.3%
Single-detached houses account for 34.8% of the residential buildings in Sidney. Apartments make up 3.5% of the Sidney housing market. Meanwhile, the median home value here is $750,000 and the average figure sits at $798,000. Of all the properties in Sidney, 2 bedrooms units include 2,380 (the highest share) and 3 bedrooms units have 1,760 (second-highest share). Notably, when it comes to the condition of these homes, most of them require regular maintenance (79.6%) and minor repairs (16.1%).
What is the education level in Sidney?
top| % of Total | ||
| No diploma | 1,040 | 9.7% |
| High school diploma | 3,110 | 29.1% |
| Apprenticeship diploma | 1,030 | 9.6% |
| College diploma | 2,490 | 23.3% |
| University diploma (below bachelor level) | 405 | 3.8% |
| University degree | 2,615 | 24.5% |
No diploma 9.7%
High school diploma 29.1%
Apprenticeship diploma 9.6%
College diploma 23.3%
University diploma (below bachelor level) 3.8%
University degree 24.5%
Approximately 29.1% of the population in Sidney has a high school diploma (that’s 3,110 residents). Sidney locals holding a college diploma (2,490 people) account for 23.3% of the resident pool. Additionally, 24.5% of them hold a university degree (2,615 people).
What is the average commute time in Sidney?
top| Average commute time | 18 min | |
Commuting mode
| % of Total | ||
| By car, truck or van | 2,945 | 77.0% |
| By public transit | 125 | 3.3% |
| By bicycle/by walking | 630 | 16.5% |
| By other methods | 125 | 3.3% |
By car, truck or van 77.0%
By public transit 3.3%
By bicycle/by walking 16.5%
By other methods 3.3%
Commuting destinations
| % of Total | ||
| Commute within the same municipality | 1,425 | 45.1% |
| Commute to another municipality within the same province | 1,735 | 54.9% |
Commute within the same municipality 45.1%
Commute to another municipality within the same province 54.9%
Commuting duration
| % of Total | ||
| Less than 15 minutes | 1,850 | 48.5% |
| 15 to 29 minutes | 1,130 | 29.6% |
| 30 to 44 minutes | 630 | 16.5% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 125 | 3.3% |
| More than 60 minutes | 80 | 2.1% |
Less than 15 minutes 48.5%
15 to 29 minutes 29.6%
30 to 44 minutes 16.5%
45 to 59 minutes 3.3%
More than 60 minutes 2.1%
Most employed people in Sidney (1,850 individuals) travel less than 15 min to get to work, followed by those who commute 15 to 29 min (1,130 individuals). All in all, the average commute time in Sidney is 18 min. The preferred commuting mode here is by car, truck or van and most employed Sidney locals commute to another municipality within the same province to get to work.
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest census data from Statistics Canada (2021).
Census aggregated data represented here is extracted from Data Tables, by topic, at census subdivision area level. Differences may be found between the totals of the various categories due to multiple variables.
The information is updated as soon as new data is made available. No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information.