Kearney County, NE Demographics
Kearney County, NE is the 44th most populous of 93 counties in Nebraska, with 6,688 residents across 516 square miles. That is about 13 people per square mile.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 6,688 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 516 sq mi |
| Density | 13 / sq mi |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
How Kearney County compares to the US
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Central Location: Kearney County, NE
Measured from the county's main population center using 2020 census blocks.
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Census tracts in Kearney County, NE
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 9666 | 3,453 | 500.1 | 7 |
| Census Tract 9667 | 3,235 | 16.1 | 201 |
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About this page
This page shows demographics for a US county from the 2020 census and the American Community Survey: population, land area, density, urban share, and how the county compares to national averages for income, housing, age, and more.
Counties subdivide into census tracts, listed below with their populations. The drive-time and radius tables measure the population around the county's main population center.