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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Kensett

Arkansas · 1,791 residents · 1.866 sq mi
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Kensett has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,478. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $36,200. The poverty rate of 30.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,791
+3%since 1990
from 1,741 in 1990
1990 – 2025
960 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 933 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.0
+14%since 1990
from 33.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Kensett
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,478
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,078 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,049
+49%since 1990
from $7,417 in 1990
US average: $21,522
30.6%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 27.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$36,200
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$349
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $274 in 1990
US average: $602
59.2%
−6.6 ptssince 1990
from 65.8% in 1990
40.8% rent
1.8
−13%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(1,283)
Black25.6%(446)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score49.5%(862)
2000
White, non-Hispanic69%(1,236)
Black24.3%(435)
Hispanic / Latino4%(72)
Asian0.3%(6)
Diversity Score54.6%(978)
55
+10%since 1990
from 50 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.0%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
57.4%
+8.1 ptssince 1990
from 49.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.9%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.7 min
+21%since 1990
from 13.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kensett, Arkansas?

Kensett, Arkansas has about 1,791 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Kensett, Arkansas?

The typical household in Kensett, Arkansas earns about $20,478 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 $36,200, and the typical rent is about $349 a month.

How educated are people in Kensett, Arkansas?

About 5.0% 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 30.6% 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 50 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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