Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Kearney, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

10,885

Median Agei

39.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.1%10,242

Two or More

3.1%340

Hispanic/Latino

1.9%206

Asian

0.8%85

Black

0.1%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.1%164

High School Diploma

22.6%1,750

Some College (<1 yr)

9.4%728

Some College (1+ yr)

15.8%1,228

Associate's Degree

9.8%760

Bachelor's Degree

22.5%1,743

Master's Degree

12%934

Professional Degree

2%152

Doctorate

0.4%28

HS or Higher

96.5%

BA or Higher

36.8%

Graduate+

14.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$298,400

Median Renti

$1,251

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

74.5%3,217

Renter-Occupied

25.5%1,099

Total Units

4,406

Homeownership

74.5%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

5.1%164

$50K–$100K

0.3%11

$100K–$150K

2.6%83

$150K–$200K

8.1%262

$200K–$300K

34.4%1,108

$300K–$500K

43%1,384

$500K–$1M

5.5%177

$1M+

0.9%28

Rent Distribution

Under $500

138

$500–$750

124

$750–$1,000

169

$1,000–$1,250

112

$1,250–$1,500

297

$1,500–$2,000

155

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

4.5%200

2010–2019

24.1%1,064

2000–2009

26.2%1,156

1990–1999

18.8%827

1980–1989

8.9%392

1970–1979

6.4%283

1960–1969

2.3%102

1950–1959

3.1%137

1940–1949

2.2%95

1939 or earlier

3.4%150

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

73.4%3,166

Electricity

24.8%1,071

Bottled/LP Gas

1.8%79

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$103,622

Mean Household Incomei

$128,778

Per Capita Incomei

$52,009

Poverty Ratei

3.6%

Unemploymenti

2.6%

Labor Forcei

6,204

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.1%89

$10K–$15K

0.5%20

$15K–$20K

1.9%80

$20K–$25K

2.3%99

$25K–$30K

3.8%166

$30K–$35K

1.7%74

$35K–$40K

2.4%105

$40K–$45K

2.3%99

$45K–$50K

3.5%152

$50K–$60K

5.1%218

$60K–$75K

12%517

$75K–$100K

10.9%470

$100K–$125K

12.2%528

$125K–$150K

8.8%378

$150K–$200K

16.9%729

$200K+

13.7%592

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers10 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1451.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Canada

Mexico

India

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

465(5.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.8%Insured

2.2%Uninsured