Total Population
51,245
Population
Growth Rate
0.41%
Median Age
35
Diversity Index
40.400
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.
Total Population
51,245
Population
Growth Rate
0.41%
Median Age
35
Diversity Index
40.400
Households
20,142
Total Housing Units
21,580
Owner Occupied
12,572
Renter Occupied
7,570
Vacant
1,438
Median Home Value
$249,640
Average Home Value
$276,889
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.98%
Median Household
$66,786 $75,321
Average Household
$92,955 $107,306
Per Capita
$36,635 $42,427
Total Businesses
2,401
Total Employed
34,349
Workers 16+
27,193
2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
330
Employed
7,216
2024 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
311
Employed
4,810
2024 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
77
Employed
3,904
2024 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
184
Employed
2,925
2024 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
74
Employed
2,822
2024 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
150
Employed
2,339
Some
High School
1,282
Graduated
High School
6,969
Associates
Degree
3,646
Bachelor's
Degree
7,983
Graduate
Degree
4,083
Average Commute Time
16 min.
Resident Commuters
24,164
Non-Resident Commuters
2,965
Drive Alone
22,541
Carpooled
2,693
Public
38
Work At Home
1,205