Kearny County GIS Maps
Kearny County, Kansas, has 3,983 residents and covers 870.5 square miles. The population grew 0.2% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Kearny County is 20093.
Lakin is the county's largest population center. Kearny County also includes 2 zip codes, 2 public school districts and 15 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Kearny County Trends
- Population
- 3,983▴
- Median Home Value
- $152,500▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 928▴
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Kearny County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Kearny County Population
Kearny County had 3,983 residents in 2020. That was 0.2% higher than in 2010. Kearny County had 548 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 5 people per square mile. Two of the county's most populated postal areas are Lakin and Deerfield.
Population Trend in Kearny County KS
Kearny County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Kearny County Zip Codes
Kearny County has 2 zip codes. Two of the county's most populated zip codes are Lakin (67860) and Deerfield (67838). Lakin is the largest zip by population, with about 2,961 residents or 74% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 97% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Kearny County KS
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67860 | Lakin | 2,961 | ▴ 2.9% |
| 67838 | Deerfield | 903 | ▾ -8% |
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Kearny County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Kearny County Demographics
Kearny County has a median age of 37.5, which is close to the Kansas average. About 29.8% of residents are under 18, while 16.5% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is Under 18 at about 29.8% of the population, which suggests the county has a notable share of children and family households. About 14.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 35.2%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Kearny County KS
Median Age
37.5
Under 18
29.8%
Age 65+
16.5%
Bachelor's+
14.6%
Kearny County School Districts
Kearny County is served by 2 public school districts with 928 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Kearny County KS
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakin Unified School District 215 | 684 | 73.7% | ▴ 8.1% |
| Deerfield Unified School District 216 | 244 | 26.3% | ▾ -1.6% |
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Kearny County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Kearny County Housing & Real Estate
Kearny County has a median home value of $152,500 and a median gross rent of $1,137. About 73% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Kansas median, while rents come in above the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $213,675 and homes spent about 50 days on the market.
Kearny County Housing Mix
Kearny County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Kearny County Housing Trends
Kearny County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Kearny County, KS
Kearny County has 160 business listings across 102 categories. The largest categories in Kearny County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (10, 6.3%), Gas Stations (8, 5.0%), and Convenience Stores (5, 3.1%). The full Kearny County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Kearny County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Kearny County, KS
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 10 | 6.3% |
| Gas Stations | 8 | 5.0% |
| Convenience Stores | 5 | 3.1% |
| Elementary School | 4 | 2.5% |
| Banks & Credit Unions | 3 | 1.9% |
| Farm | 3 | 1.9% |
| Auto Insurance | 3 | 1.9% |
| Public And Government Association | 3 | 1.9% |
| Hotels | 3 | 1.9% |
| Chicken Restaurant | 3 | 1.9% |
Kearny County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| NailConnect App | Advertising Agency | |
| Kearny County Feeders | Agriculture | Lakin |
| Kearny County Ambulance | Ambulance And Ems Services | Lakin |
| Benny's Bar & Grill | American Restaurants | Lakin |
| Old Wooden Spoon | Antique Store | Lakin |
| Lakin Veterans Memorial | Armed Forces Branch | Lakin |
| Assisted Living | Assisted Living Facility | Lakin |
| LibertyX Bitcoin ATM | ATMs | Deerfield |
| Shelter Insurance - Gwen Waechter | Auto Insurance | Lakin |
| Logan Aviation LLC | Automotive | Lakin |
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Kearny County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Kearny County Basemaps
Kearny County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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