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

Population2000201020242029
Kearney27,70930,96334,64535,491

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Population by Age

Population2024
0-42,143
5-92,173
10-142,012
15-192,773
20-243,701
25-292,969
30-342,442
35-392,226
40-442,127
45-491,709
50-541,628
55-591,555
60-641,684
65-691,641
70-741,389
75-791,067
80-84646
85+760
18+27,127
Median Age33

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Population by Race

Kearney2024
Total34,645.00
White Alone84.14%
Black Alone1.64%
American Indian Alone0.67%
Asian Alone1.83%
Pacific Islander Alone0.16%
Some Other Race4.93%
Two or More Races6.63%
Hispanic Origin11.59%
Diversity Index43.10

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Growth Rate

Kearney2024 - 2029
Population0.48%
Households0.57%
Families0.49%
Median Household Income2%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020242029
Households10,63912,32514,01914,422
Housing Units11,19312,86914,94915,370
Owner Occupied Units7,8588,402
Renter Occupied Units6,1616,020
Vacant Units930948

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Home Value

Kearney20242029
Median Home Value$239,719$250,647
Average Home Value$264,403$275,137
<$50,000438442
$50,000 - $99,999206206
$100,000 - $149,999485483
$150,000 - $199,9991,6141,591
$200,000 - $249,9991,4931,461
$250,000 - $299,9991,2021,391
$300,000 - $399,9991,6391,858
$400,000 - $499,999456548
$500,000 - $749,999201266
$1,000,000 +6280

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later1,532
2000-20091,781
1990-19992,118
1980-19891,559
1970-19792,705
1960-19691,422
1950-19591,011
1940-1949451
1939 or Before1,635

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

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Income

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Income

Kearney20242029
Median Household$63,504$71,252
Average Household$88,072$101,021
Per Capita$35,770$41,179

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Household Income

Kearney2024
<$15,0001,322
$15,000 - $24,9991,174
$25,000 - $34,9991,210
$35,000 - $49,9991,582
$50,000 - $74,9992,715
$75,000 - $99,9991,836
$100,000 - $149,9992,163
$150,000 - $199,9991,134
$200,000+883

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+18,404
In-County Residents17,015
Out-of-County Residents1,349
Drive Alone15,279
Carpooled1,832
Public Transport34
Work at Home780
Motorcycle0
Bicycle73
Walked296
Other99
Less than 5 minutes1,148
5-9 minutes5,381
10-14 minutes6,548
15-19 minutes1,852
20-24 minutes515
25-29 minutes218
30-34 minutes481
35-39 minutes13
40-44 minutes210
45-59 minutes587
60-89 minutes347
90+ minutes325
Average Travel Time0

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees27,518
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt41
Mining7
Utilities15
Construction1,112
Manufacturing1,006
Wholesale Trade973
  
Retail Trade4,397
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers380
Furn & Home Furnish Str114
Electronics & Appl Store47
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip376
Food & Beverage Stores880
Health/Pers Care Stores216
Gasoline Stations70
Clothing/Accessory Store613
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music597
General Merchandise Str1,104
  
Transportation/Warehouse303
Information1,026
  
Finance & Insurance648
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn336
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv137
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other175
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing389
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv1,162
Legal Services138
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises11
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt438
Educational Services2,704
HealthCare/Social Assist6,775
Arts/Entertainment/Rec501
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs2,777
Accommodation579
Food Srv/Drinking Places2,198
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin1,683
Auto Repair/Maintenance268
Public Administration Emp1,443

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Educational Attainment (25+)

Kearney2024
<9th Grade447
Some High School872
GED935
Graduated High School4,441
Some College/No Degree4,421
Associates Degree2,106
Bachelor's Degree5,614
Graduate Degree3,007

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses1,811
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus10
Mining Bus2
Utilities Bus2
Construction Bus122
Manufacturing Bus56
Wholesale Trade Bus60
  
Retail Trade Bus249
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus33
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus12
Electronics & Appl Store Bus7
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus30
Food & Beverage Stores Bus33
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus31
Gasoline Stations Bus11
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus30
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus39
General Merchandise Str Bus23
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus29
Information Bus32
  
Finance & Insurance Bus110
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus28
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus40
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus42
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus62
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus128
Legal Services Bus32
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus2
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus41
Educational Services Bus51
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus296
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus50
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus164
Accommodation Bus31
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus133
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus240
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus49
Public Administration Bus61

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

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