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Sidney, NE


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Sidney, Nebraska

Sidney, Nebraska, in Cheyenne county, is 96 miles E of Cheyenne, Wyoming (center to center) and 138 miles NE of Aurora, Colorado. There are an estimated 6,282 people in the city.

The People and Families of Sidney

In Sidney, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sidney had a median family income of $41,050.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($10,215) in Sidney. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Sidney Housing

Approximately 70% of housing in Sidney is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities.

Commuting

In Sidney, 95% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in Sidney than other cities.

High Points

Sidney strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophySidney Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Sidney Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 16%Sidney Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Sidney, NE

Comparing Sidney to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens84
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Age of the Population64
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Men57
Well-Paid Single Women48
Racial Diversity49

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty66
People in Middle Class or Better45
College Educated Adults47
Median Family Income45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Working at Home65
Walking and Biking to Work67
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents96
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
People Living Alone75
Affordability of Property Taxes76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Housing Recently Built25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime84
Low Property Crime64

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