Sidney
City in Cheyenne County, Nebraska

Sidney is a city in Cheyenne County, Nebraska, with 6,410 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,088 ft (1,246 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lorenzo, 7.9 miles SW.
- 6,410residents (2020 Census)
- 4,088 ftelevation · 1,246 m
- 7.5 sq miland area · 19.4 km²
- 856 / sq mipopulation density
- 69162ZIP code
About Sidney
Sidney is a city in and the county seat of Cheyenne County, Nebraska, United States. The city is nine miles (14 km) north of the Colorado state line. The population was 6,410 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Sidney
- Median household income
- $54,734
- Median home value
- $139,400
- Median rent
- $819/mo
- Median age
- 41.9
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Sidney had 6,410 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,410 |
|---|---|
| Density | 856 per sq mi (331 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sidney at a glance
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
|---|---|
| County | Cheyenne County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 6,410 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.48 sq mi (19.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,088 ft (1,246 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.1336° N, 102.9695° W |
| ZIP code | 69162 |
| Official website | cityofsidney.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3145295 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sidney
- Lorenzo7.9 mi SW
- Sunol10.9 mi E
- Gurley13.0 mi N
- Peetz, CO14.0 mi SW
- Lodgepole17.2 mi E
- Potter18.5 mi W
- Dalton19.0 mi N
- Crook, CO20.9 mi SE
- Chappell26.2 mi E
- Iliff, CO26.4 mi S
- Padroni, CO26.5 mi SW
- Sedgwick, CO26.9 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sidney
What county is Sidney in?
Sidney is in Cheyenne County, Nebraska.
What is the population of Sidney, NE?
6,410 people lived in Sidney at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sidney, NE?
The ZIP code of Sidney is 69162.
What is the elevation of Sidney?
4,088 feet (1,246 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sidney?
Lorenzo (7.9 mi), Sunol (10.9 mi), Gurley (13.0 mi), Peetz (14.0 mi), Lodgepole (17.2 mi).
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