Moving to Kearney, Nebraska

About Kearney, Nebraska
Kearney

Kearney ( KARR-nee) is the county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 33,790 in the 2020 census, making it the 5th most populous city in Nebraska. It is home to the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The westward push of the railroad as the Civil War ended gave new birth to the community.

Gender
Gender Kearney Nebraska Country
Female 50.7% 50.1% 50.8%
Male 49.3% 49.9% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Kearney Nebraska Country
Less than $10,000 6.6% 5% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.8% 3.8% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.4% 8.2% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.9% 9.2% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.5% 13.3% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.9% 19.3% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.9% 14.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.5% 15.9% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.5% 6.1% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 2.9% 5.1% 8.3%
Education


Education Kearney Nebraska Country
< 9th Grade 4% 3% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 4% 5% 7.0%
High School or GED 23% 26% 27.0%
Other College 24% 23% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 8% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 24% 21% 20.0%
Master's Degree 9% 8% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 3% 1% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Kearney Nebraska Country
White 85.1% 78.3% 60.1%
African American 1% 4.7% 12.2%
American Indian 0.1% 0.7% 0.6%
Asian 2.1% 2.5% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0% 0.1% 0.3%
Multiracial 2.1% 2.5% 2.8%
Hispanic 9.5% 11.2% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity