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Sidney

Nebraska · 6,432 residents (2025 est.) · 7.484 sq mi
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Sidney has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,734. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $139,400. Households here earn about 28% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,419
+2%since 2000
from 6,282 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
858 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 839 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.9
+12%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,432 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Sidney
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,734
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,935 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,095
+87%since 2000
from $17,158 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
−2%since 2010
from 0.405 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance11.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,400
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$819
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $387 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.5%
−12.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
42.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+47%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
17
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(5,786)
Black0.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(371)
Asian0.5%(33)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.6%(981)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84%(5,393)
Black1.1%(71)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(670)
Asian1.9%(125)
Other2.5%(160)
Diversity Score35.3%(2,264)
Diversity Score
35
+126%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.3 min
+33%since 2000
from 10.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.2%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 74.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.8%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2012
from 12.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.6%
+16.3 ptssince 2017
from 76.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2016
from 93.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2016
from 4.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sidney, Nebraska?

Sidney, Nebraska has about 6,419 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sidney, Nebraska?

The typical household in Sidney, Nebraska earns about $54,734 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sidney, Nebraska expensive?

In Sidney, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $139,400, and the typical rent is about $819 a month.

How educated are people in Sidney, Nebraska?

About 19.5% of adults age 25 and over in Sidney, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sidney, Nebraska?

About 16.2% of people in Sidney, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sidney, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Sidney, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 460 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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