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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Kearney

Missouri · 5,472 residents · 13.334 sq mi
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Kearney is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $56,603. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 3,662 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $114,100. At a median age of 31.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents. Households here earn about 49% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% 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

5,472
+202%since 1990
from 1,810 in 1990
1990 – 2025
410 / sq mi
+202%since 1990
from 136 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.1
+1%since 1990
from 30.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9034K6K9K12K1990201020202024Kearney
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$56,603
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,723 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,147
+61%since 1990
from $13,142 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.5%
−4.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$114,100
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $72,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$575
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $428 in 1990
US average: $602
73.7%
+22.3 ptssince 1990
from 51.4% in 1990
26.3% rent
2.0
−9%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(1,782)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score7.2%(130)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(5,273)
Black0.4%(22)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(92)
Asian0.3%(14)
Diversity Score5.8%(318)
6
−19%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.2%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 16.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.3%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 83.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.6%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.3 min
−33%since 1990
from 24.4 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 Kearney, Missouri?

Kearney, Missouri has about 5,472 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Kearney, Missouri?

The typical household in Kearney, Missouri earns about $56,603 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kearney, Missouri expensive?

In Kearney, Missouri, the median home is worth about $114,100, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Kearney, Missouri?

About 24.2% of adults age 25 and over in Kearney, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kearney, Missouri?

About 2.5% of people in Kearney, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kearney, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Kearney, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,662 residents, a change of about 202 percent over that period.

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

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