Kearny town is located in Hudson County New Jersey. Kearny town has a 2024 population of 39,227. Kearny town is currently declining at a rate of -0.36% annually and its population has decreased by -5.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 41,706 in 2020.
The average household income in Kearny town is $100,438 with a poverty rate of 10.88%. The median age in Kearny town is 39.1 years: 39.3 years for males, and 38.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kearny town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,419 | 49.61% |
| Other race | 9,258 | 22.49% |
| Two or more races | 7,962 | 19.35% |
| Black or African American | 1,979 | 4.81% |
| Asian | 1,401 | 3.4% |
| Native American | 138 | 0.34% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 14,703 | 2.67 | 47.2 | 52.8 |
| Married | 7,137 | 3.25 | 57.2 | 42.8 |
| Non Family | 3,919 | 1.23 | 37 | 63 |
| Female | 2,265 | 3.1 | 38.7 | 61.3 |
| Male | 1,382 | 3.04 | 38.1 | 61.9 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
47.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,142 | 7.29% |
| Associates Degree | 1,764 | 6% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,773 | 19.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,646 | 9% |
| High School Graduate | 9,585 | 32.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,600 | 8.84% |
| Some College | 4,892 | 16.64% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 14,592 | 12,125 | 3,867 |
| White | 10,677 | 8,985 | 3,103 |
| Other Race | 6,023 | 5,017 | 1,320 |
| 2+ Races | 5,420 | 4,748 | 1,748 |
| Black | 1,376 | 1,222 | 511 |
| Asian | 1,111 | 1,004 | 693 |
| Native American | 138 | 138 | 73 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 62.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,948 | $71,645 | $63,601 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,451 | $72,989 | $68,244 |
| High School Graduate | $39,199 | $46,197 | $27,041 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,764 | $52,457 | $21,851 |
| Overall | $47,005 | $55,989 | $37,816 |
| Some College | $43,526 | $51,680 | $35,425 |
$47,005
Average Earnings
$55,989
Average Male
$37,816
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
32.2% of Kearny town residents speak only English, while 67.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 45.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 21,689 | 2,823 | 13.02% |
| Other | 9,188 | 1,226 | 13.34% |
| White | 13,014 | 930 | 7.15% |
| Multiple | 7,763 | 660 | 8.5% |
| Black | 1,199 | 215 | 17.93% |
| Asian | 1,366 | 37 | 2.71% |
10.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.01%
Male Poverty Rate
11.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kearny town is Black, with 17.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kearny town is Asian, with 2.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.18% |
| High School | 9.97% |
| Some College | 7.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.31% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 35.8% |
| Male Unemployed | 11.82% |
| Female Employed | 4.97% |
| Male Employed | 3.34% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,324 | $108,102 |
| Households | $81,307 | $100,438 |
| Married Families | $108,310 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $56,533 | $71,814 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.3%
Male Marriage Rate
48.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
830
Number of Veterans
741
Male Veterans
89
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 263 |
| Second Gulf War | 219 |
| First Gulf War | 144 |
| World War II | 12 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 203 |
| 65 to 74 | 201 |
| 35 to 54 | 192 |
| 18 to 34 | 147 |
| 55 to 64 | 87 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 594 | 3.55% |
| Hispanic | 380 | 2.29% |
| 2+ Races | 134 | 2.13% |
| Other Race | 47 | 0.69% |
| Black | 34 | 2.28% |
| Asian | 21 | 1.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.5%
Labor Force Participation
63.6%
Employment Rate
5.6%
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
42.27%
Born in Kearny town
54.12%
Native Born
45.88%
Foreign Born
18.51%
Non Citizen
27.36%
Naturalized
54.12% of Kearny town residents were born in the United States, with 42.27% having been born in New Jersey. 18.51% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 38,512 | -143 | -0.37% |
| 2028 | 38,655 | -143 | -0.37% |
| 2027 | 38,798 | -143 | -0.37% |
| 2026 | 38,941 | -143 | -0.37% |
| 2025 | 39,084 | -143 | -0.36% |
| 2024 | 39,227 | -143 | -0.36% |
| 2023 | 39,370 | -143 | -0.36% |
| 2022 | 39,513 | -812 | -2.01% |
| 2021 | 40,325 | -1,381 | -3.31% |
| 2020 | 41,706 | 578 | 1.41% |
| 2019 | 41,128 | -89 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 41,217 | -368 | -0.88% |
| 2017 | 41,585 | -4 | -0.01% |
| 2016 | 41,589 | 16 | 0.04% |
| 2015 | 41,573 | -96 | -0.23% |
| 2014 | 41,669 | 77 | 0.19% |
| 2013 | 41,592 | 167 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 41,425 | 206 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 41,219 | 505 | 1.24% |
| 2010 | 40,714 | 0 | 0% |