Sidney is a city located in Cheyenne County Nebraska. Sidney has a 2024 population of 6,448. It is also the county seat of Cheyenne County. Sidney is currently growing at a rate of 0.12% annually and its population has increased by 0.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,416 in 2020.
The average household income in Sidney is $65,465 with a poverty rate of 12.09%. The median age in Sidney is 39.9 years: 39.6 years for males, and 40.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sidney was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,768 | 90.18% |
| Two or more races | 274 | 4.28% |
| Black or African American | 196 | 3.06% |
| Other race | 73 | 1.14% |
| Asian | 60 | 0.94% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.2% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.19% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,994 | 2.09 | 57.6 | 42.4 |
| Non Family | 1,370 | 1.11 | 33.5 | 66.5 |
| Married | 1,290 | 3.1 | 81.5 | 18.5 |
| Female | 202 | 2.09 | 55 | 45 |
| Male | 132 | 2.42 | 78 | 22 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.09
Average Household Size
57.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 257 | 5.79% |
| Associates Degree | 606 | 13.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 538 | 12.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 317 | 7.14% |
| High School Graduate | 1,488 | 33.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 93 | 2.1% |
| Some College | 1,140 | 25.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,867 | 3,570 | 788 |
| Hispanic | 378 | 325 | 30 |
| 2+ Races | 128 | 127 | 27 |
| Other Race | 73 | 50 | 17 |
| Black | 69 | 69 | 0 |
| Asian | 50 | 50 | 15 |
| Islander | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 30%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,770 | $58,438 | $44,531 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,121 | $81,250 | $73,913 |
| High School Graduate | $30,948 | $30,461 | $33,864 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,389 | $41,630 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,593 | $44,239 | $36,180 |
| Some College | $38,189 | $47,440 | $32,034 |
$39,593
Average Earnings
$44,239
Average Male
$36,180
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.5% of Sidney residents speak only English, while 2.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,248 | 614 | 11.7% |
| Hispanic | 653 | 135 | 20.67% |
| Multiple | 272 | 76 | 27.94% |
12.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.17%
Male Poverty Rate
15.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sidney is Multiple, with 27.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sidney is White, with 11.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 18.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8% |
| Some College | 6.57% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 67.69% |
| Female Unemployed | 21.43% |
| Female Employed | 6.12% |
| Male Employed | 2.76% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,208 | $84,910 |
| Households | $51,704 | $65,465 |
| Married Families | $82,313 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,702 | $39,447 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.1%
Male Marriage Rate
50.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
286
Number of Veterans
276
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 148 |
| First Gulf War | 91 |
| Second Gulf War | 59 |
| Korea | 20 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 129 |
| 35 to 54 | 76 |
| 75+ | 50 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 279 | 6.12% |
| Other Race | 6 | 8.22% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 1.47% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.36%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.5%
Labor Force Participation
62.9%
Employment Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
51.83%
Born in Sidney
98.28%
Native Born
1.72%
Foreign Born
0.73%
Non Citizen
0.98%
Naturalized
98.28% of Sidney residents were born in the United States, with 51.83% having been born in Nebraska. 0.73% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,488 | 8 | 0.12% |
| 2028 | 6,480 | 8 | 0.12% |
| 2027 | 6,472 | 8 | 0.12% |
| 2026 | 6,464 | 8 | 0.12% |
| 2025 | 6,456 | 8 | 0.12% |
| 2024 | 6,448 | 8 | 0.12% |
| 2023 | 6,440 | 8 | 0.12% |
| 2022 | 6,432 | 10 | 0.16% |
| 2021 | 6,422 | 6 | 0.09% |
| 2020 | 6,416 | 236 | 3.82% |
| 2019 | 6,180 | -177 | -2.78% |
| 2018 | 6,357 | -245 | -3.71% |
| 2017 | 6,602 | -288 | -4.18% |
| 2016 | 6,890 | -49 | -0.71% |
| 2015 | 6,939 | 31 | 0.45% |
| 2014 | 6,908 | 85 | 1.25% |
| 2013 | 6,823 | -5 | -0.07% |
| 2012 | 6,828 | 60 | 0.89% |
| 2011 | 6,768 | 12 | 0.18% |
| 2010 | 6,756 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,282 | 323 | 5.42% |
| 1990 | 5,959 | -51 | -0.85% |
| 1980 | 6,010 | -393 | -6.14% |
| 1970 | 6,403 | -1,601 | -20% |
| 1960 | 8,004 | 3,092 | 62.95% |
| 1950 | 4,912 | 1,524 | 44.98% |
| 1940 | 3,388 | 82 | 2.48% |
| 1930 | 3,306 | 454 | 15.92% |
| 1920 | 2,852 | -3,636 | -56.04% |