Demographics & People — Kenesaw, Nebraska
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 850 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,000 |
| Median Age | 44.1 |
| Total Households | 318 |
| Family Households | 232 |
| Average Household Size | 2.53 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0638 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 821 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 356 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 248 |
| Irish | 78 |
| Other groups | 60 |
| English | 50 |
| Danish | 46 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| Slavic | 23 |
| European | 22 |
| Norwegian | 21 |
Language
| English Only | 784 |
| Spanish | 26 |
| Population 5+ | 810 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 39 |
| Population 18+ | 636 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.9 minutes |
| Work from Home | 6.8% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Kenesaw, Nebraska.