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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sidney

Nebraska · 6,282 residents · 7.484 sq mi
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Sidney has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,935. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $58,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,282
+5%since 1990
from 5,959 in 1990
1990 – 2025
839 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 796 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.5
+6%since 1990
from 35.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Sidney
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,935
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,996 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,158
+43%since 1990
from $11,985 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.0%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 10.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,600
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$387
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $285 in 1990
US average: $602
69.9%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 69.0% in 1990
30.1% rent
1.7
+6%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(5,760)
Black0.2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(244)
Asian0.3%(16)
Diversity Score16.9%(1,009)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(5,786)
Black0.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(371)
Asian0.5%(33)
Diversity Score15.6%(981)
16
−8%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.7%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 15.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.0%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 81.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.0 min
−30%since 1990
from 14.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sidney, Nebraska?

Sidney, Nebraska has about 6,282 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sidney, Nebraska?

The typical household in Sidney, Nebraska earns about $33,935 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 $58,600, and the typical rent is about $387 a month.

How educated are people in Sidney, Nebraska?

About 16.7% 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 9.0% 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 323 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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