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Kenesaw

Nebraska · 919 residents · 1.057 sq mi
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Kenesaw has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,435. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% 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 $116,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
919
+5%since 2000
from 873 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
869 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 826 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+6%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7778749711K1K1990201020202024Kenesaw
2024902
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,435
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,050 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,029
+67%since 2000
from $16,206 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.7%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,200
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $486 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
14.4% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−6%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(860)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(869)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(25)
Asian1%(9)
Other0.4%(3)
Diversity Score10.2%(94)
Diversity Score
10
+495%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+45%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.6%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−92.2 ptssince 2013
from 97.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kenesaw, Nebraska?

Kenesaw, Nebraska has about 919 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kenesaw, Nebraska?

The typical household in Kenesaw, Nebraska earns about $71,435 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kenesaw, Nebraska expensive?

In Kenesaw, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $116,200, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Kenesaw, Nebraska?

About 20.3% of adults age 25 and over in Kenesaw, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kenesaw, Nebraska?

About 8.7% of people in Kenesaw, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kenesaw, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Kenesaw, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 110 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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