The population of Kearney, NE was estimated to be 35,000 in 2022. The median age of the Kearney population is 32.1.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Kearney, NE is about 22% lower than the national average. The median household income in Kearney is $60,755.
Kearney, NE Education
High School Graduate: 25%
Some College: 26%
Associates Degree: 9%
Bachelor's or Higher Degree: 40%
Workforce Participation Rates by Education
Less than High School: 62%
High School Graduate: 81%
Some College: 88%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 94%
Unemployment Rate by Education
Less than High School: 1%
High School Graduate: 5%
Some College: 1%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 1%
Estimated education data based on residents over 25 years old in Kearney, NE. Employment data based on residents age 25-64.
County: Buffalo
Kearney Job Market
Kearney is a small city in central Nebraska with a population of 33,000. Despite its small size, there is plenty to do for residents of the city, in part because it is a college town - home to the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Top industries in Kearney include Manufacturing, Health Services, Education, and Trade, Transportation, and Utilities. The job market in Kearney is growing slowly. People like working in Kearney because of its friendly small town feel, music scene, and surprising amount of bars and restaurants for its size. Overall, average weekly wages for most occupations and cost of living are lower in Kearney than in the rest of the US.