Kearney, Nebraska
Kearney, Nebraska | |
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The Great Platte River Road Archway Monument, which spans Interstate 80 | |
| Motto: "Heart of Nebraska" | |
Location of Kearney within Nebraska and Buffalo County | |
Location within the United States | |
| Coordinates: 40°42′06″N 99°04′57″W / 40.70167°N 99.08250°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Buffalo |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council–manager |
| • Mayor | Jonathan Nikkila |
| Area | |
• Total | 15.15 sq mi (39.25 km2) |
| • Land | 14.88 sq mi (38.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.28 sq mi (0.72 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,152 ft (656 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 33,790 |
| • Density | 2,271.29/sq mi (876.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 68845, 68847, 68848 (P.O. Box), 68849 UNK |
| Area code | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-25055 |
| GNIS feature ID | 838076 |
| Website | www |
Kearney (/ˈkɑːrni/ KAR-nee) is the county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 33,790 in the 2020 census, making it the 5th most populous city in Nebraska. 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.