Kearney
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.
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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