Total Population
51,149
Population
Growth Rate
0.36%
Median Age
35
Diversity Index
40.100
Buffalo County is the fifth-most populated county in Nebraska. The most populated city in the county is Kearney, which is the county seat and is among the most dynamic micropolitan cities in the Midwest, affording amenities usually found only in much larger communities.
Kearney and the surrounding communities of Amherst, Elm Creek, Gibbon, Miller, Pleasanton, Ravenna, Riverdale and Shelton deliver a growing, diversified economy with the best quality of living expected of small towns. Niche ranks Buffalo County in the top five counties in the state for young professionals and overall health.
Households
20,071
Owner Occupied
13,011
Renter Occupied
7,060
Vacant
1,452
Median Household
$70,049 $78,043
Average Household
$88,592 $98,125
Per Capita
$34,851 $38,754
Total Businesses
2,233
Total Employed
32,443
Workers 16+
27,180
2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
256
Employed
6,305
2023 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
311
Employed
4,822
2023 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
73
Employed
3,658
2023 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
178
Employed
2,865
2023 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
68
Employed
2,799
2023 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
143
Employed
2,273
Average Commute Time
17 min.
Resident Commuters
24,047
Non-Resident Commuters
3,084
Drive Alone
22,577
Carpooled
2,515
Public
48
Work At Home
1,207