Kearny County, Kansas's estimated 2024 population is 3,781 with a growth rate of -1.1% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Kearny County, Kansas is the 74th largest county in Kansas. The 2010 population was 4,001 and has seen a growth of -5.5% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,571 | -42 | -1.16% |
| 2028 | 3,613 | -42 | -1.15% |
| 2027 | 3,655 | -42 | -1.14% |
| 2026 | 3,697 | -42 | -1.12% |
| 2025 | 3,739 | -42 | -1.11% |
| 2024 | 3,781 | -42 | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 3,823 | -42 | -1.09% |
| 2022 | 3,865 | -32 | -0.82% |
| 2021 | 3,897 | -65 | -1.64% |
| 2020 | 3,962 | 155 | 4.07% |
| 2019 | 3,807 | -119 | -3.03% |
| 2018 | 3,926 | -13 | -0.33% |
| 2017 | 3,939 | 43 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 3,896 | -40 | -1.02% |
| 2015 | 3,936 | -4 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 3,940 | 27 | 0.69% |
| 2013 | 3,913 | -61 | -1.53% |
| 2012 | 3,974 | 14 | 0.35% |
| 2011 | 3,960 | -41 | -1.02% |
| 2010 | 4,001 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 4,027 | 592 | 17.23% |
| 1980 | 3,435 | 388 | 12.73% |
| 1970 | 3,047 | -61 | -1.96% |
| 1960 | 3,108 | -384 | -11% |
| 1950 | 3,492 | 967 | 38.3% |
| 1940 | 2,525 | -671 | -20.99% |
| 1930 | 3,196 | 579 | 22.12% |
| 1920 | 2,617 | -589 | -18.37% |
| 1910 | 3,206 | 2,099 | 189.61% |
| 1900 | 1,107 | -464 | -29.54% |
| 1890 | 1,571 | 1,412 | 888.05% |
| 1880 | 159 | -3,412 | -95.55% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,241 | 81.76% |
| Other race | 320 | 8.07% |
| Two or more races | 257 | 6.48% |
| Black or African American | 117 | 2.95% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.58% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,352 | 2.88 | 68.5 | 31.5 |
| Married | 812 | 3.16 | 77.2 | 22.8 |
| Non Family | 298 | 1.39 | 63.8 | 36.2 |
| Female | 162 | 3.92 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
| Male | 80 | 3.39 | 68.8 | 31.3 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.88
Average Household Size
68.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 228 | 9.66% |
| Associates Degree | 196 | 8.3% |
| Bachelors Degree | 246 | 10.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 146 | 6.18% |
| High School Graduate | 857 | 36.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 235 | 9.95% |
| Some College | 453 | 19.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,617 | 1,499 | 353 |
| Hispanic | 653 | 309 | 31 |
| Other Race | 185 | 92 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 120 | 84 | 1 |
| Black | 28 | 27 | 0 |
| Asian | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,587 | $63,542 | $37,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $43,417 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $52,230 | $70,865 | $39,347 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,516 | $46,414 | $9,054 |
| Overall | $45,427 | $55,400 | $36,983 |
| Some College | $41,146 | $50,583 | $0 |
$45,427
Average Earnings
$55,400
Average Male
$36,983
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.9% of Kearny County, Kansas residents speak only English, while 26.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 24.55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,283 | 405 | 31.57% |
| White | 2,390 | 185 | 7.74% |
| Black | 114 | 105 | 92.11% |
15.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.18%
Male Poverty Rate
21.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kearny County, Kansas is Black, with 92.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kearny County, Kansas is White, with 7.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.07% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.31% |
| Some College | 4.78% |
| High School | 4.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 6.16% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 10.24% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,731 | $84,271 |
| Households | $68,750 | $83,545 |
| Married Families | $91,563 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $79,562 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.9%
Male Marriage Rate
58.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
106
Number of Veterans
106
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 43 |
| Korea | 17 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| World War II | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 41 |
| 55 to 64 | 26 |
| 65 to 74 | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 106 | 4.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
54.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.6%
Labor Force Participation
58.3%
Employment Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
61.86%
Born in Kearny County, Kansas
87.74%
Native Born
12.26%
Foreign Born
7.87%
Non Citizen
4.39%
Naturalized
87.74% of Kearny County, Kansas residents were born in the United States, with 61.86% having been born in Kansas. 7.87% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.