Kearney

City in Clay County, Missouri

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Kearney is a city in Clay County, Missouri, with 10,404 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 856 ft (261 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mosby, 3.9 miles SE.

About Kearney

Kearney is a city in Clay County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2020 census, Kearney had a population of 10,404. The city was the birthplace of Jesse James, and there is an annual festival in the third weekend of September to recognize the outlaw. It is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.

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Living in Kearney

Median household income
$103,622
Median home value
$298,400
Median rent
$1,251/mo
Median age
39.3
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Kearney, MO population

Kearney had 10,404 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census10,404
Density780 per sq mi (301 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Kearney at a glance

StateMissouri (MO)
CountyClay County
TypeCity
Population10,404 (2020)
Land area13.33 sq mi (34.5 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²)
Elevation856 ft (261 m)
Coordinates39.3551° N, 94.3586° W
ZIP code64060
Official websiteci.kearney.mo.us
Census code (GEOID)2938072

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Kearney

What county is Kearney in?

Kearney is in Clay County, Missouri.

What is the population of Kearney, MO?

10,404 people lived in Kearney at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Kearney, MO?

The ZIP code of Kearney is 64060.

What is the elevation of Kearney?

856 feet (261 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Kearney?

Mosby (3.9 mi), Prathersville (5.3 mi), Excelsior Springs (6.4 mi), Holt (6.9 mi), Excelsior Estates (8.4 mi).

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