Total Population
50,732
Population
Growth Rate
0.30%
Median Age
35
Diversity Index
38.900
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.
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%
Median Household
$70,483 $81,956
Average Household
$89,135 $101,364
Per Capita
$34,991 $39,844
Total Businesses
2,316
Total Employed
31,057
Workers 16+
27,180
2022 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
256
Employed
6,338
2022 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
338
Employed
5,095
2022 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
71
Employed
2,906
2022 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
176
Employed
2,875
2022 Food Service/Drinking Estab
Businesses
141
Employed
2,364
2022 Educational Services - Businesses
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