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Kearny

New Jersey · 41,999 residents · 8.844 sq mi
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Kearny is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,554. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $354,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
41,999
+4%since 2000
from 40,513 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,749 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 4,581 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
+10%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
34K36K39K41K43K1990201020202024Kearny
202441K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,554
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,757 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,572
+42%since 2000
from $20,886 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance12.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$354,700
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $166,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,338
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $769 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
40.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 48.0% in 2000
59.3% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+38%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.3%(24,425)
Black3.6%(1,442)
Hispanic / Latino27.3%(11,075)
Asian5.4%(2,206)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.8%(26,646)
2020
White, non-Hispanic35.5%(14,889)
Black3%(1,246)
Hispanic / Latino48.7%(20,465)
Asian4.8%(2,034)
Other2.7%(1,134)
Diversity Score73.8%(31,005)
Diversity Score
74
+12%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+46%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.3%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
46.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.2%
−64.6 ptssince 2013
from 76.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kearny, New Jersey?

Kearny, New Jersey has about 41,999 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kearny, New Jersey earns about $73,554 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 $354,700, and the typical rent is about $1,338 a month.

How educated are people in Kearny, New Jersey?

About 26.7% 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 9.2% 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 7,125 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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