Kearney

Kearney is a growing city amidst a plentitude of opportunities. As the largest city in Buffalo County, Kearney appeals to all demographics. Families enjoy outstanding education and activities. Outdoor enthusiasts love the local recreation, whether kayaking the Kearney Water Trail through town or experiencing the Sandhill Crane Capital of the World. Other amenities include a fabulous downtown filled with unique shops and restaurants, while history and cultural buffs appreciate the ability to visit places like the Archway Museum.

Population

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Population

Population2000201020232028
Kearney28,05531,19534,54935,339

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Age

Population2023
0-42,205
5-92,121
10-141,945
15-192,724
20-243,669
25-292,915
30-342,947
35-392,210
40-441,839
45-491,549
50-541,664
55-591,694
60-641,877
65-691,638
70-741,261
75-79908
80-84634
85+749
18+27,149
Median Age33

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Race

Kearney2023
Total34,549.00
White Alone84.33%
Black Alone1.63%
American Indian Alone0.61%
Asian Alone1.88%
Pacific Islander Alone0.11%
Some Other Race4.9%
Two or More Races6.54%
Hispanic Origin11.49%
Diversity Index42.80

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Growth Rate

Kearney2023 - 2028
Population0.45%
Households0.55%
Families0.52%
Median Household Income3%
Per Capita Income2%

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020232028
Households10,74712,41613,95814,343
Housing Units11,30312,94914,91715,287
Owner Occupied Units8,3428,758
Renter Occupied Units5,6165,585
Vacant Units959944

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Home Value

Kearney20232028
Median Home Value$215,014$222,147
Average Home Value$247,641$259,086
<$50,000582560
$50,000 - $99,999242228
$100,000 - $149,999745716
$150,000 - $199,9991,9691,862
$200,000 - $249,9992,1082,287
$250,000 - $299,999907987
$300,000 - $399,9998991,060
$400,000 - $499,999469545
$500,000 - $749,999241299
$1,000,000 +5772

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later1,175
2000-20091,716
1990-19992,057
1980-19891,851
1970-19792,859
1960-19691,290
1950-1959981
1940-1949482
1939 or Before1,698

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Income

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Income

Kearney20232028
Median Household$66,477$75,480
Average Household$84,883$93,491
Per Capita$34,408$38,057

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Household Income

Kearney2023
<$15,0001,211
$15,000 - $24,9991,538
$25,000 - $34,9991,066
$35,000 - $49,9991,485
$50,000 - $74,9992,288
$75,000 - $99,9992,192
$100,000 - $149,9992,388
$150,000 - $199,9991,320
$200,000+470

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+18,390
In-County Residents16,866
Out-of-County Residents1,498
Drive Alone15,296
Carpooled1,709
Public Transport48
Work at Home806
Motorcycle0
Bicycle86
Walked361
Other79
Less than 5 minutes1,215
5-9 minutes5,505
10-14 minutes6,550
15-19 minutes1,796
20-24 minutes352
25-29 minutes224
30-34 minutes324
35-39 minutes19
40-44 minutes171
45-59 minutes782
60-89 minutes358
90+ minutes288
Average Travel Time0

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees26,190
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt50
Mining7
Utilities10
Construction969
Manufacturing970
Wholesale Trade832
  
Retail Trade4,424
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers369
Furn & Home Furnish Str113
Electronics & Appl Store47
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip384
Food & Beverage Stores878
Health/Pers Care Stores222
Gasoline Stations54
Clothing/Accessory Store626
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music628
General Merchandise Str1,103
  
Transportation/Warehouse276
Information1,035
  
Finance & Insurance686
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn391
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv117
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other178
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing319
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv1,069
Legal Services156
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises4
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt440
Educational Services2,631
HealthCare/Social Assist5,980
Arts/Entertainment/Rec467
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs2,751
Accommodation583
Food Srv/Drinking Places2,168
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin1,568
Auto Repair/Maintenance281
Public Administration Emp1,647

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Educational Attainment (25+)

Kearney2023
<9th Grade600
Some High School818
GED693
Graduated High School4,576
Some College/No Degree4,526
Associates Degree1,956
Bachelor's Degree5,635
Graduate Degree3,081

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses1,671
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus10
Mining Bus2
Utilities Bus1
Construction Bus108
Manufacturing Bus50
Wholesale Trade Bus55
  
Retail Trade Bus251
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus32
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus12
Electronics & Appl Store Bus7
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus31
Food & Beverage Stores Bus34
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus32
Gasoline Stations Bus7
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus31
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus42
General Merchandise Str Bus23
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus25
Information Bus30
  
Finance & Insurance Bus114
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus34
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus35
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus45
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus59
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus130
Legal Services Bus36
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus1
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus40
Educational Services Bus49
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus225
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus49
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus161
Accommodation Bus31
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus130
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus202
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus43
Public Administration Bus58

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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