Kearney, NE Micro Area Educational Attainment and Per Gender for Ages 25 years and Above in 2021 (ACS-5Yrs)

Updated on August 30, 2025.

Based on the US Census ACS-5Yrs estimates, in 2021, the Kearney, NE Micro Area population aged 25 years and above was 35,246. Among this population, 2.60K of them (7.39%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 8.88K of them (25.20%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Kearney, NE Micro Area population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

You can find the educational attainment information about the Kearney, NE Micro Area male and female population below.

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Percentage of Kearney, NE Micro Area Population 25 years and above By Educational Attainment in 2021
Less HS Dipl.
HS Grad. or Equiv.
Some Coll. or AA
Bachelors+
Educational Attainment For Kearney, NE Micro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 2603 7.39
High School Graduate or Equivalent 8883 25.20
Some College or Associates Degree 11928 33.84
Bachelors or Higher 11832 33.57

Male Population

The Kearney, NE Micro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 17,395. Among this population, 1.36K of them (7.81%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 4.79K of them (27.54%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Kearney, NE Micro Area male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Kearney, NE Micro Area Male Population 25 years and above By Educational Attainment in 2021
Less HS Dipl.
HS Grad. or Equiv.
Some Coll. or AA
Bachelors+
Educational Attainment For Kearney, NE Micro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 1359 7.81
High School Graduate or Equivalent 4791 27.54
Some College or Associates Degree 5986 34.41
Bachelors or Higher 5259 30.23

Female Population

The Kearney, NE Micro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 17,851. Among this population, 1.24K of them (6.97%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 4.09K of them (22.92%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Kearney, NE Micro Area female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Kearney, NE Micro Area Female Population 25 years and above By Educational Attainment in 2021
Less HS Dipl.
HS Grad. or Equiv.
Some Coll. or AA
Bachelors+
Educational Attainment For Kearney, NE Micro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 1244 6.97
High School Graduate or Equivalent 4092 22.92
Some College or Associates Degree 5942 33.29
Bachelors or Higher 6573 36.82