Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
| Below Poverty | 6.0% ▼ 40% below avg |
| College Grads | 49.2% ▲ 27% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.4% ▼ 71% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 16 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 878 (22.4%) |
| Some College | 474 (12.1%) |
| Associates | 623 (15.9%) |
| Bachelors | 612 (15.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,323 (33.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,560 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $213,499 ▼ 23% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $845/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 2,781 |
| Vacant Units | 255 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Kearney County is located in Nebraska and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 6,148 residents. With a median age of 39.86, it is a middle-aged county.
Kearney County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $71,559 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.4%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 6.0% is well below the national average.
Housing in Kearney County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $213,499 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $844. Homeownership rates are high at 77.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Kearney County are primarily White (93.98%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 49.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Kearney County, NE is a solidly middle-class area in Nebraska. The 4 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68924 | Axtell | 1,403 | $82,083 | $240,400 | $1,138 | 0.5% | 49.3% |
| 68945 | Heartwell | 162 | $63,036 | $312,500 | $825 | 5.9% | 41.0% |
| 68959 | Minden | 3,966 | $68,493 | $211,000 | $769 | 1.4% | 48.8% |
| 68982 | Wilcox | 617 | $69,583 | $142,400 | $672 | 2.3% | 53.7% |