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Sidney is a city in Cheyenne County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 6,282 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Cheyenne CountyGR6.

Sidney is located at 41822N, 1025842W (41.139428, -102.978323)GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16.0 km (6.2 mi), all land.

Located along Lodgepole Creek along present-day Interstate 80, Sidney owes its origins to the transcontinental railroad. Founded in 1867 by the Union Pacific, the town grew up around the military base of Fort Sidney, where soldiers were stationed to guard the railroad from potential Indian attacks.

Sidney is toward the Western edge of the midwestern wheat growing region. Proceeding West from the city, land is increasingly used for cattle ranching.

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 6,282 people, 2,621 households, and 1,672 families residing in the city. The population density was 393.1/km (1,018.5/mi). There were 2,890 housing units at an average density of 180.8/km (468.5/mi). The racial makeup of the city was 95.22% White, 0.18% African American, 0.76% Native American, 0.56% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 2.07% from other races, and 1.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.91% of the population.