U.S. County · Profile

Kearney County

6.8KTotal Population
13Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-1.70%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Kearney County has a population of 6,770 as of 2023. It is located in Nebraska.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Kearney County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):7.8%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White94.7%6,411
Hispanic or Latino7.8%528
Two or More Races3.8%257
Asian0.8%54
Some Other Race0.4%27
American Indian/Alaska Native0.3%20
Black or African American0.1%7
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Kearney County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$74,276
0.4% below national average
Per Capita Income
$37,233
2.9% below national average
Poverty Rate
9.5%
17.4% below national average
Median Age
38.3 years

Income & Poverty

$74,276Median Household Income
$37,233Per Capita Income
9.5%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$74,276$91,602
Families$87,475$103,317
Married-couple Families$87,475$97,972
Nonfamily Households$38,292$41,355

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Kearney County, Nebraska.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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