Kearney is a city located in Clay County Missouri. Kearney has a 2024 population of 11,259. Kearney is currently growing at a rate of 1.8% annually and its population has increased by 7.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,462 in 2020.
The average household income in Kearney is $117,228 with a poverty rate of 3.27%. The median age in Kearney is 41.3 years: 39.6 years for males, and 43 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kearney was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,192 | 95.29% |
| Two or more races | 348 | 3.25% |
| Other race | 83 | 0.78% |
| Asian | 40 | 0.37% |
| Black or African American | 33 | 0.31% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,253 | 2.51 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
| Married | 2,573 | 3.07 | 91.6 | 8.4 |
| Non Family | 1,244 | 1.2 | 52.9 | 47.1 |
| Female | 331 | 2.73 | 49.5 | 50.5 |
| Male | 105 | 3.5 | 56.2 | 43.8 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
76.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 151 | 2% |
| Associates Degree | 750 | 9.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,633 | 21.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 935 | 12.37% |
| High School Graduate | 2,218 | 29.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 94 | 1.24% |
| Some College | 1,779 | 23.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,222 | 7,050 | 2,514 |
| 2+ Races | 180 | 180 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 109 | 76 | 30 |
| Other Race | 51 | 18 | 18 |
| Asian | 40 | 0 | 0 |
| Black | 33 | 33 | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 57.58%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,986 | $84,236 | $46,029 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,897 | $74,107 | $83,406 |
| High School Graduate | $46,591 | $60,284 | $33,269 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $48,977 | $54,107 | $0 |
| Overall | $62,493 | $74,711 | $48,615 |
| Some College | $65,929 | $82,581 | $51,060 |
$62,493
Average Earnings
$74,711
Average Male
$48,615
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.35% of Kearney residents speak only English, while 2.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,145 | 324 | 3.19% |
| Multiple | 335 | 25 | 7.46% |
| Hispanic | 181 | 11 | 6.08% |
3.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.56%
Male Poverty Rate
4.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kearney is Multiple, with 7.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kearney is White, with 3.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 4.61% |
| Some College | 4.55% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0.45% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 2.3% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $122,560 | $140,987 |
| Households | $102,523 | $117,228 |
| Married Families | $133,107 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,592 | $57,106 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.2%
Male Marriage Rate
58.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
506
Number of Veterans
478
Male Veterans
28
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 176 |
| First Gulf War | 137 |
| Second Gulf War | 94 |
| Korea | 24 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 141 |
| 75+ | 139 |
| 65 to 74 | 119 |
| 35 to 54 | 76 |
| 18 to 34 | 31 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 476 | 6.09% |
| Black | 22 | 100% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 3.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.9%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.5%
Labor Force Participation
70.5%
Employment Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
64.59%
Born in Kearney
99.22%
Native Born
0.78%
Foreign Born
0.54%
Non Citizen
0.23%
Naturalized
99.22% of Kearney residents were born in the United States, with 64.59% having been born in Missouri. 0.54% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 12,256 | 200 | 1.66% |
| 2028 | 12,056 | 199 | 1.68% |
| 2027 | 11,857 | 199 | 1.71% |
| 2026 | 11,658 | 200 | 1.75% |
| 2025 | 11,458 | 199 | 1.77% |
| 2024 | 11,259 | 199 | 1.8% |
| 2023 | 11,060 | 152 | 1.39% |
| 2022 | 10,908 | 149 | 1.38% |
| 2021 | 10,759 | 297 | 2.84% |
| 2020 | 10,462 | -436 | -4% |
| 2019 | 10,898 | 421 | 4.02% |
| 2018 | 10,477 | 416 | 4.13% |
| 2017 | 10,061 | 295 | 3.02% |
| 2016 | 9,766 | 366 | 3.89% |
| 2015 | 9,400 | 158 | 1.71% |
| 2014 | 9,242 | 213 | 2.36% |
| 2013 | 9,029 | 187 | 2.11% |
| 2012 | 8,842 | 152 | 1.75% |
| 2011 | 8,690 | 220 | 2.6% |
| 2010 | 8,470 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,472 | -6,784 | -55.35% |