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Kennett Micro

Kennett, MO · 1 counties · 28,283 residents · 541.909 sq mi
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Kennett has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,020. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 14% 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 $78,500. The poverty rate of 23.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
28,283
−15%since 2000
from 33,155 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
52 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 61 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+8%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K29K30K32K34K1990201020202024Kennett
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,020
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,878 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,879
+69%since 2000
from $13,561 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $323 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
38.3% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+13%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(28,963)
Black8.7%(2,873)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(824)
Asian0.3%(88)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.2%(8,681)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(21,629)
Black11.2%(3,176)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(2,042)
Asian0.3%(78)
Other3.3%(929)
Diversity Score47.2%(13,347)
Segregation Score30.5%(8,627)
Diversity Score
47
+80%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
31
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+40%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 51.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.6%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.9%
−66.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

KennettCENTRAL10,118
What's inside

1 component county

Dunklin CountyCENTRAL26,855
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kennett, MO?

Kennett, MO has about 28,283 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kennett, MO?

The typical household in Kennett, MO earns about $38,020 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kennett, MO expensive?

In Kennett, MO, the median home is worth about $78,500, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Kennett, MO?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Kennett, MO hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kennett, MO?

About 23.7% of people in Kennett, MO live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kennett, MO grown since 1990?

Yes, Kennett, MO has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4,829 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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