Kearney ( KAR-nee) is the county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 33,790 in the 2020 census, making it the 5th most populous city in Nebraska. It is home to the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The westward push of the railroad as the Civil War ended gave new birth to the community.
Ethnicity | Kearney | USA |
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White | 85.1% | 60.1% |
African American | 1% | 12.2% |
American Indian | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Asian | 2.1% | 5.6% |
Hawaiian | 0% | 0.2% |
Multiracial | 2.1% | 2.8% |
Hispanic | 9.5% | 18.2% |
Other | 0% | 0.3% |
HOUSEHOLD INCOME | Kearney | USA |
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Less than $10,000 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 3.8% | 4.1% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 11.4% | 8.5% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 9.9% | 8.6% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 10.5% | 12.0% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 16.9% | 17.2% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 14.9% | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 16.5% | 15.6% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 6.5% | 7.1% |
Education | Kearney | USA |
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< 9th Grade | 4% | 5.0% |
9-12th Grade | 4% | 7.0% |
High School or GED | 23% | 27.0% |
Other College | 24% | 20.0% |
Associate's Degree | 8% | 9% |
Bachelor's Degree | 24% | 20.0% |
Master's Degree | 9% | 9.0% |
Professional Degree | 1% | 2.0% |
Doctorate Degree | 3% | 1.0% |