Kearney, NE
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Kearney, Nebraska Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
33,783
Unemployment
2.8%
Poverty
14.7%
Median Home
$188,800
Median Income
$60,755
Median Rent
$793
Kearney SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
7
Affordability
8
Diversity
7
Safety
5
Amenities
9
Education
8
Commute
10
Kearney, NE Crime Report
800
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,339.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-0.29%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Kearney / 100k People |
Nebraska / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 800 | 2,339.1 | 2,243.2 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 122 | 356.7 | 334.1 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 11 | 32.2 | 41.2 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 79 | 231.0 | 229.3 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 678 | 1,982.4 | 1,909.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 83 | 242.7 | 229.9 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 548 | 1,602.3 | 1,418.7 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 47 | 137.4 | 260.5 | 246.0 |
Kearney, NE Cost Of Living
90
Kearney's Overall Cost Of Living
Kearney's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Kearney | Nebraska | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 97 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 101 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 94 | 101 | 100 | |
| Housing | 82 | 78 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 95 | 98 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 83 | 91 | 100 | |
Kearney, NE Photos
Rankings for Kearney in Nebraska
Map Of Kearney, NE
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Population over time in Kearney
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 33,783 | 1.5% |
| 2019 | 33,273 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 33,082 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 32,709 | 1.5% |
| 2016 | 32,217 | 1.4% |
| 2015 | 31,759 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 31,397 | 1.5% |
| 2013 | 30,932 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 30,530 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 30,214 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Kearney
| Race | Kearney | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.1% | 78.3% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.0% | 4.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 9.5% | 11.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Kearney
| Gender | Kearney | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.1% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.9% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Kearney for adults over 25
| Education | Kearney | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Kearney, Nebraska
| Income | Kearney | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.6% | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.8% | 3.8% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.4% | 8.2% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.9% | 9.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.5% | 13.3% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.9% | 19.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.9% | 14.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.5% | 15.9% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.5% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.9% | 5.2% | 8.3% |
