2023 ACS Census Data · Population 3,910
Kearny County is a small rural county in Kansas with a population of 3,910. The median household income is $74,135, 14% above the national average. The poverty rate is 6.1%, median home value is $152,500, and 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 39% below the national average.
Population
3,910
2023 estimate
Rank #2973 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$74,135
Household
Rank #763 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$152,500
Owner-occupied
Rank #1958 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
14.6%
Adults 25+
Rank #2806 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
47.9%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
13.0%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
29.2%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.1%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
15% above Kansas avg·14% above national avg
Poverty Rate
47% above Kansas avg·60% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
1% below Kansas avg·7% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$31,556
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
6.1%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
61.9%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
16% above Kansas avg·27% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
44% above Kansas avg·22% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
1% below Kansas avg·0% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
23% above Kansas avg·34% above national avg
Housing Units
1,579
Households
1,365
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.8
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,405
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
91.7%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
20 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
41% below Kansas avg·39% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
6% below Kansas avg·4% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
8.0%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
13.6%
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