Kearney County's estimated 2026 population is 6,817 with a growth rate of 0.4% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Kearney County is the 43rd largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 6,476 and has seen a growth of 5.27% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.2 years
Female: 39.8 years
Male: 41.1 years
There are 5,050 adults, (1,379 of whom are seniors) in Kearney County.
Female: 3,348 (49.9%)
Male: 3,365 (50.1%)
The racial composition of Kearney County includes 92.13% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,185 | 92.13% |
| Two or more races | 310 | 4.62% |
| Other race | 165 | 2.46% |
| Asian | 36 | 0.54% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.24% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.01% |
Kearney County's average per capita income is $48,442. Household income levels show a median of $78,631. The poverty rate stands at 7.21%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $107,922 | - |
| Families | $94,183 | $127,187 |
| Households | $78,631 | $109,259 |
| Non Families | $41,096 | $63,846 |
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