As of 2026 the population of Kearny County is 3,902. The population is expected to shrink to 3,849 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.27%.
The median age of Kearny County residents is 36.
The diversity index of Kearny County is 74.7, 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 $91,812 and projected to be $98,126 in 2031. Per capita income is $33,363, projected to be $35,837 in 2031. 1.33% of households – 52 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $678,703 and the average disposable income is $71,822.
There are 1,572 housing units in Kearny County; 1,044 are owner-occupied, 368 are rented, and 160 are vacant. The average home value is $217,522, with 109 homes built in 2010 or later, and 224 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 186 businesses in Kearny County, employing 1,307 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,746 age 16 and above. 511 workers commute into Kearny County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,229 residents both live and work in/around Kearny County. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 25.87% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 6.83% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,187 drive alone, 265 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 139 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 155 residents work from home.
766 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 326 have associates degrees, 336 have bachelor’s degrees, and 159 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
