Sidney is a town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States.

[3] The town was named for Sir Philip Sidney, an English author.

[4] Sidney is included in the Augusta, Maine micropolitan New England City and Town Area.

[1] As of the census[6] of 2010, there were 4,208 people, 1,607 households, and 1,196 families residing in the town.

17.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

17.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.