Kearney
City in Buffalo County, Nebraska
Kearney is a city in Buffalo County, Nebraska, with 33,790 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,152 ft (656 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Glenwood, 3.7 miles N.
- 33,790residents (2020 Census)
- 2,152 ftelevation · 656 m
- 15.2 sq miland area · 39.4 km²
- 2,220 / sq mipopulation density
- 68849ZIP code
About Kearney
Kearney ( KAR-nee) is a city in and the county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 33,790 in the 2020 census, making it the 5th most populous city in Nebraska. It is home to the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The westward push of the railroad as the Civil War ended gave new birth to the community.
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Living in Kearney
- Median household income
- $69,724
- Median home value
- $244,600
- Median rent
- $949/mo
- Median age
- 32.8
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Kearney had 33,790 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 33,790 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,220 per sq mi (857 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kearney at a glance
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
|---|---|
| County | Buffalo County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 33,790 (2020) |
| Land area | 15.22 sq mi (39.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.27 sq mi (0.71 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,152 ft (656 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7017° N, 99.0823° W |
| ZIP code | 68849 |
| Official website | cityofkearney.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3125055 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kearney
- Glenwood3.7 mi N
- Riverdale7.0 mi NW
- Odessa9.0 mi W
- Gibbon12.8 mi E
- Amherst13.6 mi NW
- Minden15.3 mi SE
- Elm Creek15.4 mi W
- Axtell15.5 mi S
- Heartwell17.9 mi SE
- Pleasanton18.5 mi N
- Funk18.7 mi SW
- Shelton19.2 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Kearney
What county is Kearney in?
Kearney is in Buffalo County, Nebraska.
What is the population of Kearney, NE?
33,790 people lived in Kearney at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kearney, NE?
The ZIP code of Kearney is 68849.
What is the elevation of Kearney?
2,152 feet (656 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kearney?
Glenwood (3.7 mi), Riverdale (7.0 mi), Odessa (9.0 mi), Gibbon (12.8 mi), Amherst (13.6 mi).
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