Kearney County, Nebraska Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Kearney County, Nebraska
Kearney County, Nebraska Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
6,713
Median Age
40.2
Male Median
41.1
Female Median
39.8
Kearney County, Nebraska Population Growth
Kearney County, Nebraska Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +2.5%%.
+2.5%% Growth
Kearney County, Nebraska Age & Gender Pyramid
Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Kearney County, Nebraska Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40.2 | 6,713 |
| 2023 | 40.3 | 6,697 |
| 2022 | 38.3 | 6,655 |
| 2021 | 38.6 | 6,639 |
| 2020 | 39.1 | 6,588 |
| 2019 | 39.6 | 6,529 |
| 2018 | 40.1 | 6,552 |
| 2017 | 40.6 | 6,547 |
| 2016 | 40.1 | 6,548 |
| 2015 | 40.8 | 6,549 |
| 2014 | 41.0 | 6,560 |
| 2013 | 41.0 | 6,518 |
| 2012 | 41.9 | 6,514 |
| 2011 | 42.3 | 6,548 |
| 2010 | 42.5 | 6,552 |
Kearney County, Nebraska Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.9% |
| 5–17 | 18.9% |
| 18–24 | 6.2% |
| 25–34 | 11.5% |
| 35–54 | 23.4% |
| 55–64 | 13.6% |
| 65+ | 20.5% |
Dependency Ratios for Kearney County, Nebraska
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 82.9
- Youth Dependency:
- 45.3
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 37.6
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Kearney County, Nebraska
The median age in Kearney County, Nebraska is 40.2 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Kearney County, Nebraska is 6,713.
In Kearney County, Nebraska, seniors (ages 65+) make up 20.5% of the population, while children under 18 represent 18.9%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Kearney County, Nebraska is becoming younger.