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Kearny

Arizona · 1,741 residents · 2.696 sq mi
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Kearny has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,321. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 508 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $107,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,741
−23%since 2000
from 2,249 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
646 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 834 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
+18%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,321
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,906 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,109
+49%since 2000
from $16,797 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.1%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing16.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,200
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$988
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $618 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
20.0% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+32%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.6%(1,340)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino38.4%(864)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.1%(1,351)
2020
White, non-Hispanic52%(906)
Black0.6%(10)
Hispanic / Latino43.2%(752)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other5.2%(90)
Diversity Score69.1%(1,203)
Diversity Score
69
+15%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+49%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2011
from 51.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.9%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−80.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kearny, Arizona?

Kearny, Arizona has about 1,741 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kearny, Arizona?

The typical household in Kearny, Arizona earns about $57,321 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kearny, Arizona expensive?

In Kearny, Arizona, the median home is worth about $107,200, and the typical rent is about $988 a month.

How educated are people in Kearny, Arizona?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Kearny, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kearny, Arizona?

About 10.7% of people in Kearny, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kearny, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Kearny, Arizona has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 521 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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