Kearney, Nebraska
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for Kearney, Nebraska, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | Kearney | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 34,246 | 1,978,707 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $69,724 | $76,475 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 32.8 | 37.2 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 36.5% | 34.6% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $244,600 | $238,600 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $949 | $1,072 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.4% | 10.6% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 5.6% | 8.0% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.6% | 66.5% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 13.9 | 19.2 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 4.5% | 11.0% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 39.2% | 48.8% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in Kearney, Nebraska
| Statistic | Kearney | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 81.5% | 75.3% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.4% | 12.7% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 1.1% | 4.6% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 2.4% | 2.6% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 2.6% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 32.2 | 41.3 | 61.4 |
Age in Kearney, Nebraska
| Statistic | Kearney | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 32.8 | 37.2 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 20.8% | 24.5% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 18.3% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 13.6% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 12.5% | 13.1% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 18.6% | 23.1% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 16.2% | 16.7% | 17.2% |
Households and families in Kearney, Nebraska
| Statistic | Kearney | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 14,028 | 797,847 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 53.2% | 62.7% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 26.3% | 30.1% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 14.0% | 13.9% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 35.3% | 30.7% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 41.3% | 31.7% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in Kearney, Nebraska
| Statistic | Kearney | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $37,716 | $41,751 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 16.7% | 13.8% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.1% | 17.3% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.0% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 6.6% | 9.4% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.4% | 10.6% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 31.6% | 26.3% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 7.9% | 8.2% | n/a |
Housing in Kearney, Nebraska
| Statistic | Kearney | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 14,750 | 863,444 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 57.3% | 71.3% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 20.0% | 17.4% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 4.9% | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 1,983.0 | 1,975.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 39.4% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 27.1% | 27.9% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $3,641 | $3,549 | n/a |
Education in Kearney, Nebraska
| Statistic | Kearney | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 6.0% | 7.8% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 24.7% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 32.8% | 32.6% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 22.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 12.5% | 12.3% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in Kearney, Nebraska
| Statistic | Kearney | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 71.2% | 68.6% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 80.8% | 76.1% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.3% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 73.8% | 41.0% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 3.7% | 3.6% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 5.0% | 5.4% | n/a |
Origins and language in Kearney, Nebraska
| Statistic | Kearney | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 70.7% | 64.1% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 2.3% | 3.4% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 3.3% | 4.6% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 90.2% | 87.2% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 6.3% | 8.4% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 8.1% | 9.5% | 16.7% |