Kearny County

Kearny County

Population Demographics

As of 2024 the population of Kearny County is 3,869. The population is expected to shrink to 3,757 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.59%.

The median age of Kearny County residents is 35.

The diversity index of Kearny County is 74.9, 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.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Kearny County is $87,667 and projected to be $99,982 in 2029. Per capita income is $31,655, projected to be $36,510 in 2029. 0.96% of households – 37 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $664,887 and the average disposable income is $69,678.

There are 1,566 housing units in Kearny County; 1,028 are owner-occupied, 368 are rented, and 170 are vacant. The average home value is $195,477, with 47 homes built in 2010 or later, and 292 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 202 businesses in Kearny County, employing 1,631 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,680 age 16 and above. 591 workers commute into Kearny County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

1,089 residents both live and work in/around Kearny County. The average travel time is 20.0 minutes. 21.58% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 5.97% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,263 drive alone, 172 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 64 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 181 residents work from home.

916 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 231 have associates degrees, 268 have bachelor’s degrees, and 163 hold a graduate or professional degree.