Buffalo County, Nebraska
Total Population: 50,323
County Seat: Kearney
Median Home Value
$236,800
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$74,570
Across all households
Median Age
34.6 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
34.6%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
23.0%
65 Years and Over
16.0%
Male
50.3%
Female
49.7%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
96.9%
No Health Insurance
7.5%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
93.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
34.6%
Enrolled in College (18+)
13.6%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$74,570
Mean Household Income
$93,211
Per Capita Income
$37,873
Unemployment Rate (16+)
2.8%
In Labor Force (19–64)
86.7%
SNAP / Food Stamps
7.1%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$236,800
Median Rent
$911/mo
Total Housing Units
21,181
Owner-Occupied
65.2%
Renter-Occupied
34.8%
Vacancy Rate
7.2%
Married Couple Households
47.1%
Cohabiting Couple Households
8.6%
Male Householder, No Partner
17.8%
Female Householder, No Partner
26.4%
Average Household Size
2.45
Broadband Internet Access
90.8%
Housing Built Since 2010
11.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 31019.