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Sidney, NE
City in Cheyenne County, Nebraska.
Population
6,419
Land area
7.5sq mi
People per sq mi
858
ZIP codes
0
Sidney and its ZIP codes
Sidney at a glance
- Sidney is about 33 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- It is the 30th most populous of 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- Households here earn a median of $54,734 a year, 28% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $139,400 (42% below Nebraska) and median rent is $819 a month.
Local data for Sidney, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sidney, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,734
Poverty rate
16.2%
Median home value
$139,400
Median rent
$819/mo
Homeownership
57.5%
Bachelor's or higher
19.5%
Median age
41.9
Average commute
13.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,160), Irish Americans (689), Mexican Americans (540).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cheyenne County. PPP loans are for Sidney.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,967
3,963 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,224
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$78.32M
FY 2026, $8,272 per person
How people get to work
Sidney, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.6%
- Carpooled9.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.1%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home8.8%
Average one-way commute: 13.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sidney, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
910
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
8
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 14°F
15.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sidney, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.5%
U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
Cities near Sidney
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LorenzoCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 6.8 |
| SunolCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| GurleyVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Peetz, COTown | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| LodgepoleVillage | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| DaltonVillage | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| PotterVillage | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| Crook, COTown | 21 mi | 0.1 |
| ChappellCity | 26 mi | 0.7 |
| Padroni, COCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.8 |
| Iliff, COTown | 27 mi | 0.2 |
| Sedgwick, COTown | 27 mi | 0.4 |
| DixVillage | 28 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sidney, NE in?
- Sidney is in Cheyenne County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Sidney, NE?
- About 6,419 people live in Sidney, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sidney?
- Nearby places include Lorenzo (7.8 mi), Sunol (11 mi), Gurley (13 mi), Peetz, CO (14 mi), Lodgepole (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023