Buffalo County, Nebraska

Total Population: 50,323

County Seat: Kearney

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)84.6%
Hispanic or Latino10.4%
Two or More Races2.1%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.6%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Other Race0.2%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

34.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

13.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.