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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Kearney County

Nebraska · 6,882 residents · 516.193 sq mi
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Kearney County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,247. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $77,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,882
+4%since 1990
from 6,629 in 1990
1990 – 2025
13 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 13 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.7
+9%since 1990
from 35.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Kearney County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,247
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,207 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,118
+54%since 1990
from $11,751 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.5%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$77,300
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$453
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $307 in 1990
US average: $602
74.3%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 72.2% in 1990
25.7% rent
2.0
+28%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(6,611)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(68)
Asian0%(3)
Diversity Score3.2%(211)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(6,659)
Black0.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(161)
Asian0.2%(16)
Diversity Score6.6%(456)
7
+109%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.3%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 17.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.5%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 80.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.8%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.2 min
−33%since 1990
from 19.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kearney County, Nebraska?

Kearney County, Nebraska has about 6,882 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Kearney County, Nebraska?

The typical household in Kearney County, Nebraska earns about $39,247 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kearney County, Nebraska expensive?

In Kearney County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $77,300, and the typical rent is about $453 a month.

How educated are people in Kearney County, Nebraska?

About 21.3% of adults age 25 and over in Kearney County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kearney County, Nebraska?

About 8.5% of people in Kearney County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kearney County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Kearney County, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 253 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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