Kearney, Missouri
Kearney: city in Clay County, Missouri, United States
About
Kearney is a city located in the county of Clay in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,381 and a population density of 251 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 11,155 inhabitants.
The city was created 170 years ago in 1855.
Quick Facts about Kearney
| Population | 11,155 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Missouri (United States) |
| County | Clay County |
| Postal code | 64060 |
| Phone Area Codes | 816 |
| Area | 33.35 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.3678,-94.3622 |
| Altitude | 856 feet / 261 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1856 (170 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 11:59:52 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 334 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 24.87% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 80℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Kearney is located at 39°22'4"N 94°21'44"W (39.3677800, -94.3621700).
Kearney map
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Kearney increased by 24.87% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,381 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,678 | 3.42% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,828 | 1.7% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,014 | 2.06% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,225 | 2.29% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,381 | 1.66% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,743 | 3.72% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,038 | 2.94% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,446 | 3.91% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,858 | 3.79% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 11,155 | 2.66% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Kearney
1City of Kearney - Recreation
100 E Washington St, Kearney, MO 64060 View details
Phone: +18169034730 | Website available
2City of Kearney
100 E Washington St, Kearney, MO 64060 View details
Phone: +18166284142 | Website available
3Kearney City Hall
100 E Washington St, Kearney, MO 64060 View details
Phone: +18166284142 | Website available
People born in Kearney (7)
People born in Kearney, including outlaw, confederate guerrilla, and train robber Jesse James, outlaw, Confederate guerrilla, and train robber Frank James, actor Grover Ligon, .
More notable people
- Black Jack Christian (American outlaw) he was born in 05/09/1871
- Clell Miller (American outlaw) he was born in 09/01/1850
- Dan Kratzer (American football player and coach) he was born in 07/07/1949
- Charles E. Peterson he was born in 02/10/1889
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Kearney, MO. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 179955 | William Jewell College | Liberty (MO) | 64068-1896 |
| 178208 | Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary | Kansas City (MO) | 64118-4697 |
| 453109 | Pinnacle Career Institute-North Kansas City | Kansas City (MO) | 64153 |
| 177603 | Summit Salon Academy Kansas City | Independence (MO) | 64055 |
| 488174 | Ea La Mar's Cosmetology & Barber College | Kansas City (MO) | 64127-1912 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Kearney, MO. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDP | Independence | 600 South Grand Ave. | RAIL |
| KCY | Union Station | 30 West Pershing Rd. | RAIL |
| LEE | Lee's Summit | 217 SW Main St. | RAIL |
| WAR | Warrensburg | 100 South Holden St. | RAIL |
| LRC | Lawrence | 413 East 7th Street | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Kearney, Nebraska city in and county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States with a population of 34,235 people.
Other cities in Clay County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clay County , MO. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 30,450 | City in Missouri, United States |
| Gladstone | 27,677 | City in Missouri, USA |
| Excelsior Springs | 11,833 | City in Clay County, Missouri, United States |
| Smithville | 11,011 | City in Tennessee |
| North Kansas City | 4,571 | City in Clay County, Missouri, United States |
| Pleasant Valley | 3,047 | City in Clay County, Missouri, United States |
| Claycomo | 1,526 | City in Clay County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Glenaire | 583 | City in Clay County, Missouri, United States |
| Holt | 510 | City in Missouri, USA |
| Avondale | 456 | Human settlement in Clay County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Greenville | 455 | City in Clay County, Iowa, United States |
| Oakview | 393 | Human settlement in Clay County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Northmoor | 362 | City in Clay County, Missouri, United States |
| Missouri City | 296 | City in Missouri, United States |
| Birmingham | 209 | Settlement in Missouri, United States |
| Mosby | 199 | City in Clay County, Missouri, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Kearney distances to largest Missouri cities