Safe, Progressive and Opportunistic Living in the Heart of Nebraska!

Buffalo County is the fifth-most populated county in Nebraska. The most populated city in the county is Kearney, which is the county seat and is among the most dynamic micropolitan cities in the Midwest, affording amenities usually found only in much larger communities.

Kearney and the surrounding communities of Amherst, Elm Creek, Gibbon, Miller, Pleasanton, Ravenna, Riverdale and Shelton deliver a growing, diversified economy with the best quality of living expected of small towns. Niche ranks Buffalo County in the top five counties in the state for young professionals and overall health.

Buffalo County

Population

Total Population

50,732

Population
Growth Rate

0.30%

Median Age

35

Diversity Index

38.900

Housing & Income

Households

19,867

Total Housing Units

21,318


Owner Occupied

12,817

Renter Occupied

7,050

Vacant

1,451

Median Home Value

$218,275


Average Home Value

$252,951

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.63%

Income Projection

Median Household

$70,483 $81,956


Average Household

$89,135 $101,364


Per Capita

$34,991 $39,844

Workforce

Total Businesses

2,316

Total Employed

31,057

Workers 16+

27,180

2022 HealthCare/Social Assist

cp-industries

Businesses

256

Employed

6,338

2022 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

338

Employed

5,095

2022 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

71

Employed

2,906

2022 Accommodation/Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

176

Employed

2,875

2022 Food Service/Drinking Estab

cp-industries

Businesses

141

Employed

2,364

2022 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

69

Employed

2,212

Some
High School

1,169

Graduated
High School

7,296

Associates
Degree

3,596

Bachelor's
Degree

8,097

Graduate
Degree

4,330

Average Commute Time

17 min.



Resident Commuters

24,047

Non-Resident Commuters

3,084

Drive Alone

22,577

Carpooled

2,515

Public

48

Work At Home

1,207