Kearney County GIS Maps
Kearney County, Nebraska, has 6,688 residents across 5,825 parcels and covers 516.2 square miles. The population grew 3.1% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Kearney County is 31099.
Minden is the county's largest population center. Kearney County also includes 3 zip codes, 8 public school districts and 22 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 parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Kearney County Trends
- Population
- 6,688▴
- Median Home Value
- $218,300▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 8,778▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Kearney 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.
Kearney County Parcels
Kearney County has 5,825 mapped parcels covering 329,598 acres. The median assessed value is $272,520. The median lot size is 3.13 acres. 2,487 parcels are 10 acres or larger. Assessed values and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Browse the interactive Kearney County Parcel viewer here.
Kearney County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 5,825 | 100% |
| Owner name | 0 | 0% |
| Owner mailing address | 0 | 0% |
| Site address | 2,688 | 46.1% |
| Land use code | 5,825 | 100% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 5,825 | 100% |
| Land value | 5,825 | 100% |
| Improvement value | 5,825 | 100% |
| Acreage | 5,825 | 100% |
| Parcel boundary | 5,825 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Kearney County parcel records.
Kearney County Population
Kearney County had 6,688 residents in 2020. That was 3.1% higher than in 2010. Kearney County had 194 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 13 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Minden, Axtell and Heartwell.
Population Trend in Kearney County NE
Kearney County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Kearney County Zip Codes
Kearney County has 3 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Minden (68959), Axtell (68924) and Heartwell (68945). Minden is the largest zip by population, with about 4,047 residents or 61% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 82% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Kearney County NE
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68959 | Minden | 4,047 | ▴ 0.8% |
| 68924 | Axtell | 1,204 | ▴ 2% |
| 68945 | Heartwell | 233 | ▴ 9.4% |
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Kearney County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Kearney County Demographics
Kearney County has a median age of 40.3, which makes the county a little older than Nebraska overall. About 25.3% of residents are under 18, while 20.1% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 29.7% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 32.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 34.1%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Kearney County NE
Median Age
40.3
Under 18
25.3%
Age 65+
20.1%
Bachelor's+
32.9%
Kearney County School Districts
Kearney County is served by 8 public school districts with 8,778 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Kearney Public Schools, Minden Public Schools and Gibbon Public Schools. Those three districts account for about 85% 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 Kearney County NE
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearney Public Schools | 6,066 | 69.1% | ▴ 0% |
| Minden Public Schools | 794 | 9% | ▴ 1.7% |
| Gibbon Public Schools | 575 | 6.6% | ▴ 0.9% |
| Axtell Community Schools | 335 | 3.8% | ▴ 2.1% |
| Shelton Public Schools | 276 | 3.1% | ▾ -1.8% |
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Kearney County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Kearney County Housing & Real Estate
Kearney County has a median home value of $218,300 and a median gross rent of $787. About 78% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Nebraska median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $279,000 and homes spent about 28 days on the market.
Kearney County Housing Mix
Kearney County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Kearney County Housing Trends
Kearney County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Kearney County, NE
Kearney County has 286 business listings across 153 categories. The largest categories in Kearney County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (13, 4.5%), Public And Government Association (12, 4.2%), and Contractors (7, 2.4%). The full Kearney County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Kearney County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Kearney County, NE
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 13 | 4.5% |
| Public And Government Association | 12 | 4.2% |
| Contractors | 7 | 2.4% |
| Insurance Agencies | 6 | 2.1% |
| Beauty Salons | 6 | 2.1% |
| Parks & Recreation | 5 | 1.7% |
| Agricultural Service | 5 | 1.7% |
| Farm | 5 | 1.7% |
| Gas Stations | 5 | 1.7% |
| Professional Services | 4 | 1.4% |
Kearney County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Cooperative Producers Inc | Agricultural Cooperatives | Wilcox |
| Patriot Equipment | Agricultural Service | Minden |
| Roberts Seed Inc. | Agriculture | Axtell |
| Cooperative Producers, Inc. (CPI) | Agriculture Association | Axtell |
| Pioneer Village Field | Airport | Minden |
| Cozy Corner Cafe | American Restaurants | Minden |
| Hidden Treasures Antiques and More | Antique Store | Minden |
| Spellman Drafting | Architectural Designer | Minden |
| Country Store Quilts and More | Arts And Crafts | Heartwell |
| Sculptures by Sally | Arts And Entertainment | Heartwell |
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Kearney County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Kearney County Basemaps
Kearney 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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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Kearney County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, 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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