Sidney

City in Cheyenne County, Nebraska

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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.

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, NE population

Sidney had 6,410 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census6,410
Density856 per sq mi (331 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Sidney at a glance

StateNebraska (NE)
CountyCheyenne County
TypeCity
Population6,410 (2020)
Land area7.48 sq mi (19.4 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Elevation4,088 ft (1,246 m)
Coordinates41.1336° N, 102.9695° W
ZIP code69162
Official websitecityofsidney.org
Census code (GEOID)3145295

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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