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

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
Kearney28,04531,18534,28434,941

Source: ESRI, 2023-04-10

Population by Age

Population201020232028
0-42,3022,2682,342
5-91,9702,1482,187
10-141,6731,9812,058
15-192,6842,6982,746
20-244,5773,5893,784
25-292,7042,9442,701
30-342,0012,9062,504
35-391,6752,1632,605
40-441,5171,7991,949
45-491,7171,5821,795
50-541,7901,6501,554
55-591,6741,7001,551
60-641,3581,8071,569
65-699571,5421,614
70-747041,1741,314
75-796238901,049
80-84579638796
85+679805820
18+24,21426,77227,211
Median Age293333

Source: ESRI, 2023-04-10

Population by Race

Kearney2023
Total34,284.00
White Alone84.77
Black Alone1.64
American Indian Alone0.60
Asian Alone1.83
Pacific Islander Alone0.10
Some Other Race4.61
Two or More Races6.46
Hispanic Origin10.83
Diversity Index41.50

Source: ESRI, 2023-04-10

Growth Rate

Kearney2023 - 2028
Population0.38%
Households0.41%
Families0.39%
Median Household Income4%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2023-04-10

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Housing
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Households

Population2000201020232028
Households10,74312,41313,78914,076
Housing Units11,30012,94614,74715,079
Owner Occupied Units8,2068,569
Renter Occupied Units5,5835,507
Vacant Units9581,003

Source: ESRI, 2023-04-10

Home Value

Kearney20232028
Median Home Value$205,374$216,556
Average Home Value$236,930$246,806
<$50,000444424
$50,000 - $99,999252240
$100,000 - $149,999926885
$150,000 - $199,9992,3262,213
$200,000 - $249,9991,4421,581
$250,000 - $299,9991,4211,556
$300,000 - $399,999767922
$400,000 - $499,999282339
$500,000 - $749,999235283
$1,000,000 +2529

Source: ESRI, 2023-04-10

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later1,220
2000-20091,793
1990-19992,171
1980-19891,867
1970-19792,889
1960-19691,281
1950-1959970
1940-1949510
1939 or Before1,660

Source: ESRI, 2023-04-10

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Income
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Income

Kearney20232028
Median Household$66,715$79,758
Average Household$85,063$96,202
Per Capita$33,956$38,441

Source: ESRI, 2023-04-10

Household Income Base

Kearney2023
<$15,0001,243
$15,000 - $24,9991,339
$25,000 - $34,9991,108
$35,000 - $49,9991,392
$50,000 - $74,9992,437
$75,000 - $99,9992,141
$100,000 - $149,9992,520
$150,000 - $199,9991,097
$200,000+514

Source: ESRI, 2023-04-10

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Employees
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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+18,834
In-County Residents17,193
Out-of-County Residents1,614
Drive Alone15,623
Carpooled1,757
Public Transport48
Work at Home835
Less than 5 minutes1,247
5-9 minutes5,605
10-14 minutes6,693
15-19 minutes1,808
20-24 minutes379
25-29 minutes230
30-34 minutes333
35-39 minutes26
40-44 minutes179
45-59 minutes857
60-89 minutes347
90+ minutes295
Average Travel Time15

Source: ESRI, 2023-04-10

Source: ESRI, 2023-04-10

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees24,752
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt44
Mining7
Utilities10
Construction895
Manufacturing1,074
Wholesale Trade558
  
Retail Trade4,680
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers393
Furn & Home Furnish Str228
Electronics & Appl Store60
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip365
Food & Beverage Stores838
Health/Pers Care Stores207
Gasoline Stations64
Clothing/Accessory Store623
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music470
General Merchandise Str1,028
Misc Store Retailers250
Nonstore Retailers154
  
Transportation/Warehouse291
Information990
  
Finance & Insurance709
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn396
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv127
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other186
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing354
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv1,102
Legal Services172
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises4
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt326
Educational Services1,383
HealthCare/Social Assist5,936
Arts/Entertainment/Rec474
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs2,776
Accommodation502
Food Srv/Drinking Places2,274
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin1,407
Auto Repair/Maintenance255
Public Administration Emp1,693

Source: ESRI, 2023-04-10

Educational Attainment (25+)

Kearney2023
Some High School677
Graduated High School4,561
Associates Degree2,093
Bachelor's Degree5,733
Graduate Degree3,021

Source: ESRI, 2023-04-10

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Businesses
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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses1,731
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus9
Mining Bus2
Utilities Bus1
Construction Bus108
Manufacturing Bus52
Wholesale Trade Bus55
  
Retail Trade Bus268
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus34
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus15
Electronics & Appl Store Bus10
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus28
Food & Beverage Stores Bus28
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus28
Gasoline Stations Bus8
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus31
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus19
General Merchandise Str Bus13
Misc Store Retailers Bus34
Nonstore Retailers Bus20
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus24
Information Bus27
  
Finance & Insurance Bus120
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus34
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus39
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus47
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus68
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus144
Legal Services Bus39
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus1
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus43
Educational Services Bus48
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus224
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus50
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus160
Accommodation Bus31
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus129
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus205
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus44
Public Administration Bus61

Source: ESRI, 2023-04-10

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