Kearney County, Nebraska
NE · FIPS 31099 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,713 | — | #2,757 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $78,631 | +4.6% | #643 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.2 years | +3.3% | #2,065 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $223,400 | -20.8% | #1,146 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $857 | -26.3% | #1,695 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.2% | -42.8% | #244 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Kearney County has a population of 6,713, making it the #2,757 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.2 years, which is 3.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Kearney County is $78,631, ranking #643 out of 3,222 counties — 4.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.2% and unemployment stands at 1.7%.
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The median home value in Kearney County is $223,400 (-20.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $857/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.5%.
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93.9% of residents in Kearney County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.4% above the national rate.
About Kearney County, Nebraska
Kearney County, Nebraska has a total population of 6,713, making it the 2,757th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Kearney County is 40.2 years, which is 3.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Kearney County is $78,631, which ranks #643 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7%.
The median home value in Kearney County is $223,400, 20.8% below the national median. Renters in Kearney County pay a median gross rent of $857 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Kearney County, 34.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2.3% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.1 min.
Kearney County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (6.8%) and Two or More Races (1.5%).
All data for Kearney County, Nebraska comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.