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.
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.
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.
