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Kearney County, Nebraska

Kearney County is a county in Nebraska with FIPS code 31099 and an estimated population of 6,770 (Census 2023), 42nd largest of 93 in the state.

County facts

Name
Kearney County
State
Nebraska
Type
county
FIPS code
31099
State FIPS
31
Population (2023)
6,770
Change since 2020
+1.2%
State rank
42 of 93

Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.

Other counties in Nebraska

Questions

What is the FIPS code for Kearney County?

Kearney County, Nebraska has the five-digit FIPS code 31099: 31 for the state and 099 for the county.

What state is Kearney County in?

Kearney County is in Nebraska.

How do I know if an address is in this county?

Use the address lookup. ZIP codes and city names can cross county lines, so an address is the reliable check.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.