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Kearney County

Nebraska · 6,688 residents · 516.193 sq mi
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Kearney County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,899. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $162,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,688
−3%since 2000
from 6,882 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
13 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 13 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+6%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,899
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,247 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,784
+86%since 2000
from $18,118 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.8%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,200
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$692
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
24.3% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+31%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(6,659)
Black0.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(161)
Asian0.2%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.6%(456)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(6,064)
Black0%(3)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(385)
Asian0.2%(12)
Other1.1%(74)
Diversity Score17%(1,138)
Segregation Score26.9%(1,798)
Diversity Score
17
+157%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
27
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+48%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 70.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.4%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−86.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kearney County, Nebraska?

Kearney County, Nebraska has about 6,688 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kearney County, Nebraska earns about $62,899 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 $162,200, and the typical rent is about $692 a month.

How educated are people in Kearney County, Nebraska?

About 26.4% 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 10.0% 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 59 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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