“All trails lead to Kimball.” Kimball, the seat of Kimball County, is a rural standard for economic growth. Working in Kimball means zero commute and a low cost of living coupled with a warm sense of community and high civic engagement.
As of 2026 the population of Kimball is 2,250. The population is expected to shrink to 2,186 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.58%.
The median age of Kimball residents is 50.
The diversity index of Kimball is 40.2, meaning that there is a 40% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Kimball is $77,771 and projected to be $86,200 in 2031. Per capita income is $34,671, projected to be $38,740 in 2031. 2.44% of households – 55 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $839,252 and the average disposable income is $59,916.
There are 1,206 housing units in Kimball; 694 are owner-occupied, 301 are rented, and 211 are vacant. The average home value is $156,607, with 0 homes built in 2010 or later, and 387 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 184 businesses in Kimball, employing 1,086 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,022 age 16 and above. 88 workers commute into Kimball from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
911 residents both live and work in/around Kimball. The average travel time is 12.9 minutes. 22.72% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0.44% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 858 drive alone, 92 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 23 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 49 residents work from home.
609 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 297 have associates degrees, 218 have bachelor’s degrees, and 46 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
