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Kearney

County:
Buffalo County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
15.17
State:
Nebraska

Kearney is a city located in Buffalo County, Nebraska. Kearney has a 2026 population of 34,741. It is also the county seat of Buffalo County. Kearney is currently growing at a rate of 1.1% annually and its population has increased by 2.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 33,882 in 2020.

34.7K
Total Population
2,290
Density (mi²)
377 1.1%
Growth

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)