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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Kearny

New Jersey · 40,513 residents · 8.844 sq mi
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Kearny is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,757. Population has grown 16% since 1990. Median home value is $166,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
40,513
+16%since 1990
from 34,874 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,581 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 3,943 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.7
+2%since 1990
from 34.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
34K36K39K41K43K1990201020202024Kearny
202441K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,757
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,840 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,886
+33%since 1990
from $15,735 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.6%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,600
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $166,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$769
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $619 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
48.0%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 49.6% in 1990
52.0% rent
Afford Score
3.5
−21%since 1990
from 4.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(31,658)
Black1%(365)
Hispanic / Latino16.5%(5,749)
Asian4.4%(1,545)
Diversity Score46.3%(16,133)
2000
White, non-Hispanic60.3%(24,425)
Black3.6%(1,442)
Hispanic / Latino27.3%(11,075)
Asian5.4%(2,206)
Diversity Score65.8%(26,646)
Diversity Score
66
+42%since 1990
from 46 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 15.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.9%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 68.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+3%since 1990
from 21.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kearny, New Jersey?

Kearny, New Jersey has about 40,513 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Kearny, New Jersey?

The typical household in Kearny, New Jersey earns about $47,757 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kearny, New Jersey expensive?

In Kearny, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $166,600, and the typical rent is about $769 a month.

How educated are people in Kearny, New Jersey?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in Kearny, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kearny, New Jersey?

About 8.6% of people in Kearny, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kearny, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Kearny, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,639 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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