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Kensett

Arkansas · 1,425 residents (2025 est.) · 1.866 sq mi
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Kensett has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,207. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $90,400. The poverty rate of 28.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,937
+8%since 2000
from 1,791 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,038 / sq mi
+5%since 2009
from 989 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
−3%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,425 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Kensett
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 59.2%(178)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.9%(94)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.4%(144)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.7%(150)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.1%(79)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3416.2%(313)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.7%(226)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.9%(172)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.9%(230)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.1%(176)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.6%(148)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.4%(27)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,207
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,478 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,207
+65%since 2000
from $11,049 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.509
+14%since 2010
from 0.445 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,400
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$744
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $349 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
41.6%
−17.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
58.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.4%
+23.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+39%since 2009
from 2.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
31
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69%(1,236)
Black24.3%(435)
Hispanic / Latino4%(72)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.4%(995)
Black22.9%(443)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(307)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.9%(192)
Diversity Score
81
+16%since 2009
from 70 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican15.7%(305)
Ancestry
English7.3%(142)
Irish5.4%(104)
German4.8%(93)
American4.1%(79)
Italian1.6%(31)
Czech0.5%(10)
Norwegian0.3%(6)
Scottish0.2%(4)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.1%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+17%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 51.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.5%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
9.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2012
from 23.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.3%
−56.4 ptssince 2013
from 74.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.8%
+12.2 ptssince 2017
from 64.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2016
from 78.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2016
from 21.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married35.9%(311)
Married55.7%(482)
Widowed0.3%(3)
Divorced8.1%(70)
Women 15+
Never married21.2%(139)
Married47.2%(309)
Widowed20.5%(134)
Divorced11.1%(73)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kensett, Arkansas?

Kensett, Arkansas has about 1,937 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kensett, Arkansas?

The typical household in Kensett, Arkansas earns about $31,207 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kensett, Arkansas expensive?

In Kensett, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $90,400, and the typical rent is about $744 a month.

How educated are people in Kensett, Arkansas?

About 3.1% of adults age 25 and over in Kensett, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kensett, Arkansas?

About 28.0% of people in Kensett, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kensett, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Kensett, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 196 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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