Demographics & People — Kearney, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 10,696 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~11,300 |
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| Median Age | 39.3 |
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| Total Households | 4,253 |
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| Family Households | 3,009 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.51 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0477 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10,192 |
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| Black or African American | 33 |
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| Asian | 40 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 181 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 2,866 |
| German | 2,702 |
| Other groups | 1,973 |
| Irish | 1,715 |
| English | 945 |
| American | 941 |
| Italian | 573 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 444 |
| European | 395 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 327 |
Language
| English Only | 9,822 |
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| Spanish | 115 |
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| Population 5+ | 10,089 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 413 |
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| Population 18+ | 7,809 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 15.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Kearney, Missouri.
