Kearney, Nebraska

Kearney, Nebraska
The Great Platte River Road Archway Monument, which spans Interstate 80
Location of Kearney within Nebraska and Buffalo County
Location of Kearney within Nebraska and Buffalo County
Coordinates: 40°42′06″N 99°04′57″W / 40.70167°N 99.08250°W / 40.70167; -99.08250
CountryUnited States
StateNebraska
CountyBuffalo
Government
 • TypeCouncil–manager[1]
 • MayorStan Clouse
Area
 • Total15.15 sq mi (39.25 km2)
 • Land14.88 sq mi (38.53 km2)
 • Water0.28 sq mi (0.72 km2)
Elevation2,152 ft (656 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total33,790
 • Density2,271.29/sq mi (876.95/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
68845, 68847, 68848 (P.O. Box), 68849 UNK
Area code308
FIPS code31-25055
GNIS feature ID838076[3]
Websitewww.cityofkearney.org

Kearney (/ˈkɑːrni/ KARR-nee)[4] is the county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States.[5] The population was 33,790 in the 2020 census, making it the 5th most populous city in Nebraska.[6] It is home to the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The westward push of the railroad as the Civil War ended gave new birth to the community.[7]

  1. ^ "Government". City of Kearney, NE - official website. City of Kearney. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
  2. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
  3. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kearney, Nebraska
  4. ^ "Nebraska Pronunciation Guide". Associated Press. Archived from the original on March 12, 2010. Retrieved January 28, 2010.
  5. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  6. ^ Giboney, Sara (March 14, 2011). "Indeed, yes: UNK students counted as Kearneyites in the census". kearneyhub.com. Local news.
  7. ^ "About Kearney". Kearney, Nebraska: Kearney Visitors Bureau.