Kearny County, Kansas
KS · FIPS 20093 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,864 | — | #2,975 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $89,135 | +18.6% | #324 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.1 years | -4.6% | #2,730 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $200,900 | -28.7% | #1,392 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,056 | -9.2% | #831 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.5% | -64.2% | #22 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Kearny County has a population of 3,864, making it the #2,975 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.1 years, which is 4.6% below the national median.
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The median household income in Kearny County is $89,135, ranking #324 out of 3,222 counties — 18.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 4.5% and unemployment stands at 2.2%.
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The median home value in Kearny County is $200,900 (-28.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,056/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.7%.
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88.5% of residents in Kearny County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.5% below the national rate.
About Kearny County, Kansas
Kearny County, Kansas has a total population of 3,864, making it the 2,975th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Kearny County is 37.1 years, which is 4.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Kearny County is $89,135, which ranks #324 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 4.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2%.
The median home value in Kearny County is $200,900, 28.7% below the national median. Renters in Kearny County pay a median gross rent of $1,056 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Kearny County, 19.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 42.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.3 min.
Kearny County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 58.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (35.6%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (3.6%).
All data for Kearny County, Kansas 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.