Sidney
City in Richland County, Montana

Sidney is a city in Richland County, Montana, with 6,346 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,949 ft (594 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Crane, 10.0 miles S.
- 6,346residents (2020 Census)
- 1,949 ftelevation · 594 m
- 3.3 sq miland area · 8.5 km²
- 1,930 / sq mipopulation density
- 59270ZIP code
About Sidney
Sidney is a city in and the county seat of Richland County, Montana, United States, less than 10 mi (16 km) west of the North Dakota border. The population was 6,346 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 6,031 in 2024. The city lies along the Yellowstone River. Sidney is approximately midway between Glendive, Montana and Williston, North Dakota.
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Living in Sidney
- Median household income
- $62,538
- Median home value
- $236,900
- Median rent
- $931/mo
- Median age
- 37.3
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Sidney had 6,346 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,346 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,930 per sq mi (745 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sidney at a glance
| State | Montana (MT) |
|---|---|
| County | Richland County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 6,346 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.29 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,949 ft (594 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.7155° N, 104.1672° W |
| ZIP code | 59270 |
| Official website | cityofsidneymt.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3067900 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sidney
- Crane10.0 mi S
- Fairview10.9 mi NE
- East Fairview, ND11.3 mi NE
- Savage19.8 mi SW
- Fox Lake21.6 mi W
- Alexander, ND25.8 mi E
- Trenton, ND28.7 mi NE
- Bainville29.7 mi N
- Culbertson33.8 mi NW
- Williston, ND40.6 mi NE
- Bloomfield40.8 mi SW
- Froid45.6 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Sidney
What county is Sidney in?
Sidney is in Richland County, Montana.
What is the population of Sidney, MT?
6,346 people lived in Sidney at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sidney, MT?
The ZIP code of Sidney is 59270.
What is the elevation of Sidney?
1,949 feet (594 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sidney?
Crane (10.0 mi), Fairview (10.9 mi), East Fairview (11.3 mi), Savage (19.8 mi), Fox Lake (21.6 mi).
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