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Sidney, NE

Cheyenne CountyElev. 1,246 m
Population
6,396
Median home
$137,300
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
7
Sex offenders
3

Overview

About Sidney

With about 6,396 residents, Sidney is one of Nebraska's notable places. Sidney sits in Cheyenne County. The median age is 39.9 and the median household income is $51,704. Homes carry a median value of $137,300, and about 58% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (84.2%). Around 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 12 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
6,396
Median age
39.9
Median household income
$51,704
Per-capita income
$30,679
Poverty rate
12.1%
High-school grad or higher
92.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
Unemployment
2.4%
Avg. commute
11.6 min
Work from home
8.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White84.2%
Hispanic or Latino10.5%
Black3.1%
Asian0.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts33.6%
Sales & office20.4%
Production, transportation & material moving17.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance15.1%
Service13.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$137,300
Median gross rent
$914/mo
Owner-occupied
57.6%
Median year built
1959
Households
2,994
Avg. household size
2.09

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Sidney has 7 public schools — 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading52%
Math57%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

SIDNEY HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
SIDNEY MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 7–8
WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMiddleGrades 5–6
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
NORTH WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades 3–4
SOUTH WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades 1–2
SIDNEY ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime11% below national
Sidney342
Nebraska199
United States386
↓ 2% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime18% below national
Sidney1,603
Nebraska1,611
United States1,952
↓ 33% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Sidney Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Sidney.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Cheyenne County
DroughtRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
HailRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
Strong windRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Sidney is in Cheyenne County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Sidney sits in Cheyenne County. Elevation ~1,246 m.

Map of Sidney
Sidney, NE
Where Sidney is
OmahaLincolnBellevueGrand IslandKearneyFremontSidney
Historic places

3 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Sidney Carnegie LibraryChrist Episcopal ChurchSioux Ordnance Depot Fire & Guard Headquarters
Notable people from Sidney
Dan ChaonKen RamosRobert BrachtenbachPotter P. Howard
People searches in Sidney
Michael SmithJohn SmithJames SmithDavid SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Gering (60 mi)Scottsbluff (62 mi)Ogallala (65 mi)Alliance (67 mi)North Platte (115 mi)Chadron (117 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Sidney, NE (3)

Public sex-offender registry records for Sidney, Nebraska.

Kenneth Daniel Adamson, 58
Sidney · Cheyenne County · 69162
AKA Ken Adamson, Kenneth D Adamson
William Lawrence Lee, 42
Sidney · Cheyenne County · 69162
AKA William L Lee
Robert Christian Johnson, 65
Sidney · Cheyenne County · 69162
AKA Robert C Johnson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Sidney — frequently asked

What is the population of Sidney, Nebraska?
Sidney has a population of about 6,396, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Sidney?
The median home value in Sidney is $137,300, and the median gross rent is $914/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Sidney safe? What is the crime rate?
Sidney Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 342 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Sidney face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Cheyenne County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including drought, ice storm, hail.
How many schools are in Sidney?
Sidney has 7 public schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Sidney?
Public registry data lists 3 registered sex offenders in or near Sidney. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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