Demographics & People — Kearney, Nebraska
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 34,024 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~34,800 |
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| Median Age | 32.8 |
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| Total Households | 13,723 |
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| Family Households | 7,610 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.34 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2592 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 29,163 |
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| Black or African American | 423 |
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| Asian | 798 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 3,802 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 11,296 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 8,342 |
| Other groups | 6,050 |
| Irish | 4,120 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 3,532 |
| English | 3,158 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,858 |
| Swedish | 1,749 |
| American | 1,311 |
| Czech | 1,185 |
Language
| English Only | 28,802 |
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| Spanish | 2,197 |
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| Population 5+ | 32,064 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,552 |
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| Population 18+ | 26,691 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 13.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 4.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Kearney, Nebraska.
