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Kearny County

Kansas · 3,983 residents · 870.543 sq mi
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Kearny County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,464. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $91,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,983
−12%since 2000
from 4,531 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 5 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.0
+11%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Kearny County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,464
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,149 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,971
+46%since 2000
from $15,708 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing29.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction26.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance12.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,200
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$849
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $465 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
27.7% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+21%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.1%(3,223)
Black0.4%(20)
Hispanic / Latino26.6%(1,203)
Asian0.3%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.6%(2,294)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.7%(2,378)
Black0.9%(34)
Hispanic / Latino35%(1,396)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0.9%(37)
Diversity Score60.9%(2,424)
Diversity Score
61
+20%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+66%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.9%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
11.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.5%
−69.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kearny County, Kansas?

Kearny County, Kansas has about 3,983 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kearny County, Kansas?

The typical household in Kearny County, Kansas earns about $46,464 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kearny County, Kansas expensive?

In Kearny County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $91,200, and the typical rent is about $849 a month.

How educated are people in Kearny County, Kansas?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Kearny County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kearny County, Kansas?

About 17.7% of people in Kearny County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kearny County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Kearny County, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 44 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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