As of 2025 the population of Kearny County is 3,888. The population is expected to shrink to 3,814 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.38%.
The median age of Kearny County residents is 36.
The diversity index of Kearny County is 74.5, meaning that there is a 75% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Kearny County is $84,472 and projected to be $90,364 in 2030. Per capita income is $30,423, projected to be $32,630 in 2030. 1.03% of households – 40 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $567,940 and the average disposable income is $65,080.
There are 1,560 housing units in Kearny County; 1,016 are owner-occupied, 383 are rented, and 161 are vacant. The average home value is $209,926, with 73 homes built in 2010 or later, and 262 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 189 businesses in Kearny County, employing 1,538 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,728 age 16 and above. 635 workers commute into Kearny County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,093 residents both live and work in/around Kearny County. The average travel time is 20.4 minutes. 26.81% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 7.14% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,333 drive alone, 219 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 67 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 109 residents work from home.
986 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 253 have associates degrees, 293 have bachelor’s degrees, and 83 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16
