Demographics & People — Kearney, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 10,696 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~11,300 |
| Median Age | 39.3 |
| Total Households | 4,253 |
| Family Households | 3,009 |
| Average Household Size | 2.51 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0477 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10,192 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Asian | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 181 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| 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 |
| Spanish | 115 |
| Population 5+ | 10,089 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 413 |
| Population 18+ | 7,809 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.5 minutes |
| Work from Home | 15.2% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Kearney, Missouri.