Kearney, Nebraska

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
33,809
Population
$66,843
Median Income
$218,800
Home Value
31.9
Median Age

Demographics

Kearney has a population of 33,809 with a median age of 31.9. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
86.8%
Hispanic
10.4%
Asian
2.2%
Black
1.2%
Demographic Value
Total Population33,809
Median Age31.9
White86.8%
Black or African American1.2%
Asian2.2%
Hispanic or Latino10.4%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Kearney is $66,843, which is 11.1% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $35,507. The poverty rate is 15.1%.

$66,843
Median Household Income
$35,507
Per Capita Income
15.1%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Kearney is 2.9%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Kearney, 92.4% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13.7% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
92.4%
Bachelor's+
37.9%
Graduate+
13.7%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher92.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher37.9%
Graduate or Professional Degree13.7%

Housing

The median home value in Kearney is $218,800, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $897. The homeownership rate is 60.5%.

$218,800
Median Home Value
$897/mo
Median Rent
60.5%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$218,800
Median Monthly Rent$897
Homeownership Rate60.5%
Vacancy Rate6.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Kearney, Nebraska?
The population of Kearney, Nebraska is 33,809 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Kearney, Nebraska?
The median household income in Kearney, Nebraska is $66,843. This is 11.1% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Kearney, Nebraska?
The median home value in Kearney, Nebraska is $218,800. The median monthly rent is $897.
What percentage of people in Kearney have a college degree?
In Kearney, Nebraska, 37.9% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 92.4% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Kearney, Nebraska an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Kearney, Nebraska is 3.3x (median home value $218,800 vs. median income $66,843), making it relatively affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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