Editing Kearney, Nebraska (section)

==Demographics==
:{{US Census population
|1880= 1782
|1890= 8074
|1900= 5634
|1910= 6202
|1920= 7702
|1930= 8575
|1940= 9643
|1950= 12115
|1960= 14210
|1970= 19181
|1980= 21158
|1990= 24396
|2000= 27431
|2010= 30787
|2020= 33790
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>
   {{cite web
    |title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|access-date=June 22, 2013
   }}
</ref><br>2018 Estimate<ref name="2018 Pop Estimate">
   {{cite web|title=Population Estimates|year=2018|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|url=https://census.gov/data/tables/2018/demo/popest/total-cities-and-towns.html|access-date=June 8, 2018
   }}
</ref>
}}
<!-- unneeded map? [[File:Map of Nebraska highlighting Kearney Micropolitan Statistical Area.svg|thumb|left|300px|Location of the Kearney Micropolitan Statistical Area in Nebraska]] -->
Kearney is the principal city of the Kearney, Nebraska [[Kearney Micropolitan Statistical Area|Micropolitan Statistical Area]], which consists of Buffalo and [[Kearney County, Nebraska|Kearney]] counties.

===2020 census===
The [[2020 United States census]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov| access-date=2023-12-18 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> counted 33,790 people, 13,361 households, and 7,772 families in Kearney. The population density was 2,270.8 per square mile (877.0/km{{sup|2}}). There were 14,370 housing units at an average density of 965.7 per square mile (373.0/km{{sup|2}}). The racial makeup was 85.04% (28,734) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]], 1.63% (551) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black or African-American]], 0.58% (196) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.88% (634) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.09% (30) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 4.63% (1,563) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 6.16% (2,082) from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race was 9.0% (3,200) of the population.

Of the 13,361 households, 26.6% had children under the age of 18; 44.2% were married couples living together; 29.2% had a female householder with no husband present. 32.3% of households consisted of individuals and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 2.9.

20.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 19.4% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32.1 years. For every 100 females, the population had 97.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 94.1 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov|access-date=2023-12-18|website=data.census.gov}}</ref> estimates show that the median household income was $60,755 (with a margin of error of +/- $4,444) and the median family income $85,444 (+/- $4,564). Males had a median income of $36,227 (+/- $3,446) versus $23,904 (+/- $2,231) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $29,317 (+/- $3,191). Approximately, 7.5% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 13.6% of those under the age of 18 and 10.1% of those ages 65 or over.

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web |title=U.S. Census website |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |url=https://www.census.gov |access-date=2012-06-24}}</ref> of 2010, there were 30,787&nbsp;people, 12,201&nbsp;households, and 7,015 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|2410.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 12,738&nbsp;housing units at an average density of {{convert|997.5|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 92.3% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.0% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.3% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.8% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 3.1% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.4% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 7.3% of the population.

There were 12,201&nbsp;households, of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18&nbsp;living with them, 43.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.5% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9% had someone living alone who was 65&nbsp;years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.96&nbsp;.

The median age in the city was 29&nbsp;years. 22.2% of residents were under age&nbsp;18; 20.5% were between ages 18 and 24; 25.6% were aged 25 to 44; 20.6% were aged 45 to 64; and 11.1% were aged 65&nbsp;years or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]] of 2000, there were 29,952 people, 10,549 households, and 6,160 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|2,498.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 11,099 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1,010.9|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 95.18% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.63% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.38% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.92% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.04% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.68% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.17% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 4.08% of the population.

There were 10,549 households, out of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.6% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65&nbsp;years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.96&nbsp;.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.2% under age&nbsp;18, 23.9% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100&nbsp;females, there were 92.6&nbsp;males. For every 100&nbsp;females aged&nbsp;18 and over, there were 89.7&nbsp;males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,829, and the median income for a family was $46,650. Males had a median income of $30,150 versus $22,366 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $17,713. About 7.4% of families and 13.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 11.8% of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over.