Kearny County Summary

Life in Kearny County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Kearny County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Kearny County:

  • The population in Kearny County is 3,964.

  • The median home value in Kearny County is $177,458.

  • The median income in Kearny County is $68,750.

  • The median rent in Kearny County is $996.

  • The unemployment rate in Kearny County is 2.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Kearny County is 15.6%.

  • The average high in Kearny County is 75.6° and there are 40.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Kearny County

List Of Cities & Towns in Kearny County

Lakin, KS Population 2,066

Deerfield, KS Population 736

Map Of Kearny County

Kearny County, KS Weather

  • The average high in Kearny County is 75.6°.

  • There are 74.65 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 40.0 inches of rain each year with 6.5 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 7:08 hours of sun each day in Kearny County.

StatKearny County
Mean High75.6
Nice Days74.65
Rainfall40.0
Snowfall6.5
Sunny_hours7:08
75.6°
Average High
40.0
Inches of Rain

Kearny County Demographics

Population over time in Kearny County

The current population in Kearny County is 3,964. The population has increased 2.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 4,019 4.0%
2021 3,863 -1.1%
2020 3,907 -

Gender in Kearny County

  • Kearny County is 48.5% female with 1,923 female residents.

  • Kearny County is 51.5% male with 2,041 male residents.

Female
48.5% (1,923)
Male
51.5% (2,041)
Gender Kearny County KS USA
Female 48.5% 49.8% 50.4%
Male 51.5% 50.2% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Kearny County

Kearny County is:

  • 62.1% White with 2,461 White residents.

  • 0.7% African American with 28 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 3 American Indian residents.

  • 0.6% Asian with 23 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.9% Other with 34 Other residents.

  • 3.1% Two Or More with 122 Two Or More residents.

  • 32.6% Hispanic with 1,293 Hispanic residents.

White
62.1% (2,461)
African American
0.7% (28)
American Indian
0.1% (3)
Asian
0.6% (23)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.9% (34)
Two Or More
3.1% (122)
Hispanic
32.6% (1,293)

Table: Kearny County By Race

Race Kearny County KS USA
White 62.1% 74.2% 58.9%
African American 0.7% 5.4% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.5% 0.6%
Asian 0.6% 3.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.9% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.1% 4.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 32.6% 12.6% 18.7%

Household Income For Kearny County, Kansas

  • 4.7% of households in Kearny County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.2% of households in Kearny County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.4% of households in Kearny County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 5.9% of households in Kearny County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 16.6% of households in Kearny County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.6% of households in Kearny County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.1% of households in Kearny County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 22.5% of households in Kearny County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 11.0% of households in Kearny County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.0% of households in Kearny County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.7% (187)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.2% (87)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.4% (293)
$25,000 to $34,999
5.9% (234)
$35,000 to $49,999
16.6% (656)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.6% (656)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.1% (398)
$100,000 to $149,999
22.5% (891)
$150,000 to $199,999
11.0% (436)
$200,000 or more
3.0% (120)
Income Kearny County KS USA
Less than $10,000 4.7% 4.5% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.2% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.4% 7.2% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.9% 8.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 16.6% 11.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.6% 18.0% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.1% 13.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 22.5% 17.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 11.0% 7.9% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.0% 8.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Kearny County for adults over 25

  • 11.0% of adults in Kearny County completed < 9th grade.

  • 10.0% of adults in Kearny County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 36.0% of adults in Kearny County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Kearny County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Kearny County completed associate's degree.

  • 10.0% of adults in Kearny County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Kearny County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Kearny County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Kearny County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
11% (436)
9-12th Grade
10% (396)
High School / GED
36% (1,427)
Some College
19% (753)
Associate's Degree
8% (317)
Bachelor's Degree
10% (396)
Master's Degree
4% (158)
Professional Degree
1% (39)
Doctorate Degree
1% (39)
Education Kearny County KS USA
< 9th Grade 11% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 10% 5% 6%
High School / GED 36% 26% 26%
Some College 19% 23% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 10% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 10% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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