Kearney County's estimated 2025 population is 6,898 with a growth rate of 0.94% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Kearney County is the 41st largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 6,476 and has seen a growth of 6.52% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Kearney County includes 93.09% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
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White | 6,234 | 93.09% |
Two or more races | 226 | 3.37% |
Other race | 165 | 2.46% |
Asian | 41 | 0.61% |
Native American | 29 | 0.43% |
Black or African American | 2 | 0.03% |
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Never Married
Kearney County's average per capita income is $48,202. Household income levels show a median of $79,167. The poverty rate stands at 6.69%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $106,738 | - |
Families | $98,828 | $123,171 |
Households | $79,167 | $104,859 |
Non Families | $40,192 | $59,541 |
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