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Kensett

Arkansas · 1,400 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 $26,168. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 391 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $64,500. The poverty rate of 23.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,400
−22%since 2000
from 1,791 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
750 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 960 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+5%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Kensett
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,168
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,478 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,896
+53%since 2000
from $11,049 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,500
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$657
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $349 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
44.6% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+39%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69%(1,236)
Black24.3%(435)
Hispanic / Latino4%(72)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.6%(978)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.1%(828)
Black15.6%(219)
Hispanic / Latino17.7%(248)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other10.7%(150)
Diversity Score76.3%(1,069)
Diversity Score
76
+40%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.1%
+21.7 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
−6%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.0%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 51.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.3%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
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
5.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.8%
−49.9 ptssince 2013
from 74.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kensett, Arkansas?

Kensett, Arkansas has about 1,400 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kensett, Arkansas?

The typical household in Kensett, Arkansas earns about $26,168 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 $64,500, and the typical rent is about $657 a month.

How educated are people in Kensett, Arkansas?

About 7.6% 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 23.0% of people in Kensett, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kensett, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Kensett, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 341 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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