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The City of Kearney had a population of 10,885 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Kearney is located at latitude 39.3678 and longitude -94.3622 in Clay County. The formal boundaries for the City of Kearney encompass a land area of 12.87 sq. miles and a water area of 0.01 sq. miles. Clay County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Kearney has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Kearney is located within Township of Kearney, a minor civil division (MCD) of Clay County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,885 (100%) |
| Population Density | 816 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 11 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $103,622 |
| Per Capita Income | $52,009 |
| Median Home Value | $298,400 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,406 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,217 (73.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,099 (24.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 90 (2.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 4,316 |
| Average Household Size | 2.51 |
| Family Households | 2,875 (66.6%) |
The table below compares Kearney to the other 1,082 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Missouri by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 81 | 93rd |
| Population Density | # 485 | 55th |
| Median Household Income | # 88 | 92nd |
| Per Capita Income | # 76 | 93rd |
| Diversity Index | # 738 | 32nd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Missouri Census Data Comparison Tool.
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