Market insights · Nebraska
Kearney County, NE: growth, migration and housing
Kearney County has 6,790 residents, up 1.5% since 2020 (+0.4% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 172 households moved in and 157 moved out (+15 net), bringing in a net $1.0M of income. Median household income is $78,631, the median home $223,400 and median rent $857 a month.
In Nebraska: 28th of 93 counties for 5-year population growth · 7th of 80 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 15th of 93 counties for median household income · 13th of 93 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Kearney County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo County, NE | 91 | $5.3M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Kearney County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo County, NE | 69 | $3.8M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.