Kearny County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Kearny County is located in Kansas with a total population of 3,910. It is the 74th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kearny County is 37.5 years. This is about average than the state median of 37.2 years. With 29.8% of the population under 18, Kearny County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Kearny County is $74,135. This is 2% higher than the state median of $72,639. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 6% lower. The poverty rate stands at 6.1%. This is 47% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 1.4%. This is 65% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $152,500. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $203,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Kearny County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Kearny County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 58.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 35.3%. The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 5.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (35.3% vs 13.3%). The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

14.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 58% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.3%.