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68847

Kearney, NE

Total Population

17,104

Median Household Income

$66,818

Median Home Value

$211,300

Median Rent

$898

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$66,818

100.2% above state median

Home Value

$211,300

100.4% above state median

Rent

$898

100% above state median

Median Age

36.9 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Kearney, NE

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

35.5% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 2.4%, below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$66,818

-11.1% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.2%

State: $-34,965,714

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.30 people

Total Households

7,244

Family Households

43.7%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Education

30.8%

#2 Industry

Manufacturing

17.3%

#3 Industry

Finance

14.0%

Total Employed Residents:4,978

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

6.8%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

2.1%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

0.8%

65 workers

Public Transit

0.4%

38 workers

Total Commuting Workers:8,507

Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

97.6%

9,103 employed

Labor Force

9,406

224 unemployed

Median Age

36.9 years

Per Capita Income

$35,732

Poverty Rate

14.2%

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