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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Kearney

Nebraska · 27,431 residents · 14.974 sq mi
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Kearney has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,829. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $89,300. At a median age of 27.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 27.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

27,431
+12%since 1990
from 24,396 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,832 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 1,629 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
27.3
+6%since 1990
from 25.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
23K26K29K32K35K1990201020202024Kearney
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,829
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,310 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,713
+56%since 1990
from $11,350 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.4%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 16.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$89,300
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$509
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $331 in 1990
US average: $602
56.5%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 55.4% in 1990
43.5% rent
2.6
+11%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(23,834)
Black0.4%(87)
Hispanic / Latino2%(488)
Asian0.4%(107)
Diversity Score10.2%(2,500)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(25,525)
Black0.6%(170)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(1,118)
Asian0.9%(252)
Diversity Score13.6%(3,728)
14
+33%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

34.9%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 28.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.8%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 84.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.4%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.5 min
−14%since 1990
from 12.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kearney, Nebraska?

Kearney, Nebraska has about 27,431 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Kearney, Nebraska?

The typical household in Kearney, Nebraska earns about $34,829 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kearney, Nebraska expensive?

In Kearney, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $89,300, and the typical rent is about $509 a month.

How educated are people in Kearney, Nebraska?

About 34.9% of adults age 25 and over in Kearney, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kearney, Nebraska?

About 13.4% of people in Kearney, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kearney, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Kearney, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,035 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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