Kensett, IA

Kensett Map

Kensett Map

Kensett Overview

275
TOTAL POPULATION
137
MALE POPULATION
138
FEMALE POPULATION
99.28
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.73
FEMALES / 100 MALES
55.6
MEDIAN AGE
2.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
1.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$24,929
PER CAPITA INCOME
$39,188
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$37,273
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
12.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
88.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.34
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
127
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
54.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

Kensett Zip Codes

Kensett Area Codes

Race in Kensett

The most populous races in Kensett are White / Caucasian (265 | 96.4%), Hispanic or Latino (8 | 2.9%), and Two or more Races (6 | 2.2%).
Race in Kensett
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino82.9%
Native / Alaskan10.4%
White / Caucasian26596.4%
Two or more Races62.2%
Some other Race31.1%
Total275100.0%

Ancestry in Kensett

The most populous ancestries reported in Kensett are German (104 | 37.8%), Norwegian (58 | 21.1%), Irish (22 | 8.0%), Dutch (12 | 4.4%), and English (8 | 2.9%), together accounting for 74.2% of all Kensett residents.
Ancestry in Kensett
Ancestry# Population% Population
American41.5%
Australian10.4%
Cherokee10.4%
Czech20.7%
Danish41.5%
Dutch124.4%
English82.9%
Finnish20.7%
French Canadian20.7%
German10437.8%
Irish228.0%
Mexican82.9%
Norwegian5821.1%
Scotch-Irish20.7%
Scottish20.7%
Serbian10.4%
Swedish82.9%
Welsh20.7%
View All 18 Rows

Immigrants in Kensett

Immigrants in Kensett
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
View All 0 Rows

Sex and Age in Kensett

Sex and Age in Kensett

The most populous age groups in Kensett are 60 to 64 Years (23 | 16.8%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (21 | 15.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Kensett
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)7 (5.1%)
5 to 9 Years13 (9.5%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Years1 (0.7%)19 (13.8%)
15 to 19 Years3 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years6 (4.4%)7 (5.1%)
25 to 29 Years3 (2.2%)6 (4.3%)
30 to 34 Years13 (9.5%)4 (2.9%)
35 to 39 Years6 (4.4%)6 (4.3%)
40 to 44 Years1 (0.7%)8 (5.8%)
45 to 49 Years8 (5.8%)11 (8.0%)
50 to 54 Years7 (5.1%)4 (2.9%)
55 to 59 Years15 (11.0%)21 (15.2%)
60 to 64 Years23 (16.8%)13 (9.4%)
65 to 69 Years22 (16.1%)17 (12.3%)
70 to 74 Years4 (2.9%)2 (1.5%)
75 to 79 Years12 (8.8%)5 (3.6%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)4 (2.9%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)4 (2.9%)
Total137 (100.0%)138 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Kensett

Median Family Size in Kensett

Median Family Size in Kensett
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple52 (77.6%)2.52
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother15 (22.4%)2.40
Total Families67 (100.0%)2.49

Median Household Size in Kensett

Median Household Size in Kensett
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple52 (34.7%)2.52
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother15 (10.0%)2.93
Non-family83 (55.3%)1.20
Total Households150 (100.0%)1.83

Household Size by Marriage Status in Kensett

Out of a total of 150 households in Kensett, 67 (44.7%) are family households, while 83 (55.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 28, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 64.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Kensett
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-64 (42.7%)
2-Person Households28 (18.7%)19 (12.7%)
3-Person Households18 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households21 (14.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total67 (44.7%)83 (55.3%)

Female Fertility in Kensett

Fertility by Age in Kensett

Average fertility rate in Kensett is 48.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 118.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Kensett
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years2 (100.0%)118.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total2 (100.0%)48.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Kensett

50.0% of women with births (2) in Kensett are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 50.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 50.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Kensett
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years1 (50.0%)1 (50.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1 (50.0%)1 (50.0%)

Fertility by Education in Kensett

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Kensett
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma1 (50.0%)50.0
College or Associate's Degree1 (50.0%)50.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total2 (100.0%)48.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Kensett

50.0% of women with births in Kensett are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Kensett
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1 (50.0%)1 (50.0%)

Income in Kensett

Income Overview in Kensett

Per Capita Income in Kensett is $24,929, while median incomes of families and households are $39,188 and $37,273 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income275$24,929
Median Family Income67$39,188
Mean Family Income67$53,631
Median Household Income150$37,273
Mean Household Income150$47,933
Income Deficit67$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)27512.04%
Wage / Income Gap ($)27587.96¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2750.34

Earnings by Sex in Kensett

Average Earnings in Kensett are $33,056, $29,688 for men and $33,750 for women, a difference of 12.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Kensett
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male91 (57.6%)$29,688
Female67 (42.4%)$33,750
Total158 (100.0%)$33,056

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Kensett

The most common earnings brackets in Kensett are $2,500 to $4,999 for men (18 | 19.8%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (19 | 28.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Kensett
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less3 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99918 (19.8%)1 (1.5%)
$5,000 to $7,4992 (2.2%)9 (13.4%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)3 (4.5%)
$10,000 to $12,4992 (2.2%)6 (9.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49912 (13.2%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)2 (3.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4991 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)5 (7.5%)
$25,000 to $29,9998 (8.8%)1 (1.5%)
$30,000 to $34,9992 (2.2%)11 (16.4%)
$35,000 to $39,9998 (8.8%)19 (28.4%)
$40,000 to $44,9996 (6.6%)1 (1.5%)
$45,000 to $49,9996 (6.6%)7 (10.4%)
$50,000 to $54,9998 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99910 (11.0%)1 (1.5%)
$65,000 to $74,9992 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9993 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+0 (0.0%)1 (1.5%)
Total91 (100.0%)67 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Kensett

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Kensett
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$29,063$33,611

Family Income in Kensett

Family Income Brackets in Kensett

According to the Kensett family income data, there are 25 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 37.3% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Kensett
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99946.0%
$25,000 to $34,9991623.9%
$35,000 to $49,9992537.3%
$50,000 to $74,999710.4%
$75,000 to $99,999710.4%
$100,000 to $149,999710.4%
$150,000 to $199,99911.5%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Kensett

3-person families (13 | 19.4%) account for the highest median family income in Kensett with $78,125 per family, while 3-person families (13 | 19.4%) have the highest median income of $26,042 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Kensett
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families37 (55.2%)$38,594
3-Person Families13 (19.4%)$78,125
4-Person Families17 (25.4%)$39,271
5-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total67 (100.0%)$39,188

Family Income by Number of Earners in Kensett

Family Income by Number of Earners in Kensett
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners6 (9.0%)$26,250
1 Earner37 (55.2%)$38,594
2 Earners18 (26.9%)$0
3+ Earners6 (9.0%)$111,250
Total67 (100.0%)$39,188

Household Income in Kensett

Household Income Brackets in Kensett

With 39 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Kensett, accounting for 26.0% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Kensett
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00085.3%
$10,000 to $14,99964.0%
$15,000 to $24,9991812.0%
$25,000 to $34,9993322.0%
$35,000 to $49,9993926.0%
$50,000 to $74,999128.0%
$75,000 to $99,9992315.3%
$100,000 to $149,999106.7%
$150,000 to $199,99910.7%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Kensett

The median household income in Kensett is $37,273, with the highest median household income of $83,333 found in the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 6 households (4.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $35,227, with 54 households (36.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Kensett
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years6 (4.0%)$83,333
25 to 44 Years28 (18.7%)$38,750
45 to 64 Years62 (41.3%)$38,214
65+ Years54 (36.0%)$35,227
Total150 (100.0%)$37,273

Poverty in Kensett

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Kensett

With 7.3% poverty level for males and 13.0% for females among the residents of Kensett, 35 to 44 year old males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 4 males (57.1%) and 4 females (30.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Kensett
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)1 (14.3%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)2 (28.6%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years4 (57.1%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)4 (26.7%)
55 to 64 Years6 (15.8%)4 (11.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)3 (15.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)4 (30.8%)
Total10 (7.3%)18 (13.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Kensett

According to the poverty statistics in Kensett, males aged 5 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Kensett
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)6 (85.7%)
5 Years4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years1 (100.0%)19 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years8 (100.0%)5 (71.4%)
25 to 34 Years16 (100.0%)10 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years3 (42.9%)14 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years15 (100.0%)11 (73.3%)
55 to 64 Years32 (84.2%)30 (88.2%)
65 to 74 Years26 (100.0%)16 (84.2%)
75 Years and over12 (100.0%)9 (69.2%)
Total127 (92.7%)120 (87.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Kensett

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Kensett
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Kensett

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Kensett
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)2 (13.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)2 (13.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Kensett

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Kensett
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)2 (13.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)2 (13.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Kensett

Employment by Class of Employer in Kensett

Among the 127 employed individuals in Kensett, private company employees (91 | 71.7%), self-employed (not incorporated) (16 | 12.6%), and local government employees (8 | 6.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Kensett
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees9171.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)43.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1612.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations75.5%
Local Government Employees86.3%
State Government Employees10.8%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total127100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Kensett

Employment Status by Age in Kensett
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years2 (66.7%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years4 (44.4%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years1 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years17 (81.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years23 (76.7%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years30 (83.3%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years17 (47.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years16 (35.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over4 (16.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total127 (54.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Kensett

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Kensett
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School2 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma52 (68.4%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree34 (54.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total92 (61.7%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Kensett

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Kensett are Management (17 | 13.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (1 | 0.8%), and Health Technologists (1 | 0.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Kensett

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Kensett
OccupationMaleFemale
Management12 (70.6%)5 (29.4%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Total (Category)12 (66.7%)6 (33.3%)
Total (Overall)66 (52.0%)61 (48.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Kensett are Cleaning & Maintenance (8 | 6.3%), Personal Care & Service (8 | 6.3%), Healthcare Support (5 | 3.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (2 | 1.6%).
Services Occupations in Kensett

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Kensett
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2 (25.0%)6 (75.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Total (Category)2 (8.7%)21 (91.3%)
Total (Overall)66 (52.0%)61 (48.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Kensett are Sales & Related (19 | 15.0%), and Office & Administration (6 | 4.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Kensett

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Kensett
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related3 (15.8%)16 (84.2%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Total (Category)3 (12.0%)22 (88.0%)
Total (Overall)66 (52.0%)61 (48.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Kensett are Construction & Extraction (9 | 7.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (3 | 2.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (1 | 0.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Kensett

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Kensett
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)66 (52.0%)61 (48.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Kensett are Production (22 | 17.3%), Material Moving (18 | 14.2%), and Transportation (8 | 6.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Kensett

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Kensett
OccupationMaleFemale
Production17 (77.3%)5 (22.7%)
Transportation8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving11 (61.1%)7 (38.9%)
Total (Category)36 (75.0%)12 (25.0%)
Total (Overall)66 (52.0%)61 (48.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Kensett

Employment Industries in Kensett

The major employment industries in Kensett include Manufacturing (36 | 28.3%), Construction (21 | 16.5%), Retail Trade (20 | 15.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (10 | 7.9%), and Accommodation & Food Services (10 | 7.9%).
Employment Industries in Kensett

Employment Industries by Sex in Kensett

The Kensett industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Kensett
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing24 (66.7%)12 (33.3%)
Wholesale Trade5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade4 (20.0%)16 (80.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Public Administration2 (40.0%)3 (60.0%)
Total66 (52.0%)61 (48.0%)

Education in Kensett

School Enrollment in Kensett

The most common levels of schooling among the 41 students in Kensett are middle school (20 | 48.8%), elementary school (9 | 22.0%), and college / undergraduate (7 | 17.1%).
School Enrollment in Kensett
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool49.8%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School922.0%
Middle School2048.8%
High School12.4%
College / Undergraduate717.1%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total41100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Kensett

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Kensett
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Kensett

Computers & mathematics (3 | 33.3%), physical & health sciences (3 | 33.3%), and business (3 | 33.3%) are the most common fields of study among 9 individuals in Kensett who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Kensett
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics333.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences333.3%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business333.3%
Education00.0%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total9100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Kensett

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Kensett

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Kensett are males with 1 vehicle (22, accounting for 33.3%) and females with 1 vehicle (0, making up 36.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Kensett
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle22 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
2 Vehicles20 (30.3%)41 (67.2%)
3 Vehicles7 (10.6%)11 (18.0%)
4 Vehicles13 (19.7%)5 (8.2%)
5 or more Vehicles4 (6.1%)4 (6.6%)
Total66 (100.0%)61 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Kensett

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Kensett are 30 to 34 minutes (28 commuters, 24.8%), 20 to 24 minutes (26 commuters, 23.0%), and 15 to 19 minutes (19 commuters, 16.8%).
Commute Time in Kensett
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes54.4%
5 to 9 Minutes43.5%
10 to 14 Minutes119.7%
15 to 19 Minutes1916.8%
20 to 24 Minutes2623.0%
25 to 29 Minutes76.2%
30 to 34 Minutes2824.8%
35 to 39 Minutes43.5%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes21.8%
60 to 89 Minutes43.5%
90 or more Minutes32.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Kensett

The most common commute times in Kensett are 20 to 24 minutes (17 commuters, 31.5%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (17 commuters, 28.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Kensett
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes3 (5.6%)2 (3.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes2 (3.7%)2 (3.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes4 (7.4%)7 (11.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes4 (7.4%)15 (25.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes17 (31.5%)9 (15.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes4 (7.4%)3 (5.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes11 (20.4%)17 (28.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes2 (3.7%)2 (3.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)2 (3.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes4 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes3 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Kensett

The most frequent times of departure to work in Kensett are 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM (9, 16.7%) for males and 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM (16, 27.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Kensett
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM5 (9.3%)5 (8.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM5 (9.3%)8 (13.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM9 (16.7%)5 (8.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM6 (11.1%)5 (8.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM7 (13.0%)10 (17.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM2 (3.7%)2 (3.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)3 (5.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM4 (7.4%)3 (5.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)16 (27.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM5 (9.3%)2 (3.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM8 (14.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total54 (100.0%)59 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Kensett

Occupancy by Ownership in Kensett

Of the total 150 dwellings in Kensett, owner-occupied units account for 115 (76.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 35 (23.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Kensett
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units11576.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units3523.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units150100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Kensett

Occupancy by Household Size in Kensett
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household6442.7%
2-Person Household4731.3%
3-Person Household1812.0%
4+ Person Household2114.0%
Total Housing Units150100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Kensett

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Kensett
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household46 (71.9%)18 (28.1%)
2-Person Household34 (72.3%)13 (27.7%)
3-Person Household18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household17 (80.9%)4 (19.1%)
Total Housing Units115 (76.7%)35 (23.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Kensett

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Kensett
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School3 (30.0%)7 (70.0%)
High School Diploma59 (83.1%)12 (16.9%)
College/Associate Degree48 (76.2%)15 (23.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher5 (83.3%)1 (16.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Kensett

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Kensett
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2818.7%
35 to 44 Years64.0%
45 to 54 Years128.0%
55 to 64 Years5033.3%
65 to 74 Years3523.3%
75 to 84 Years1510.0%
85 Years and Over42.7%
Total150100.0%

Housing Finances in Kensett

Median Income by Occupancy in Kensett

Median Income by Occupancy in Kensett
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied115 (76.7%)$38,021
Renter-Occupied35 (23.3%)$33,750
Average150 (100.0%)$37,273

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Kensett

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Kensett
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9994 (3.5%)4 (11.4%)
$10,000 to $14,9996 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9992 (1.7%)5 (14.3%)
$20,000 to $24,9996 (5.2%)5 (14.3%)
$25,000 to $34,99926 (22.6%)7 (20.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99928 (24.3%)11 (31.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99912 (10.4%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99920 (17.4%)3 (8.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99910 (8.7%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more1 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total115 (100.0%)35 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Kensett

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Kensett
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30016 (13.9%)2 (5.7%)
$300 to $49930 (26.1%)2 (5.7%)
$500 to $79935 (30.4%)19 (54.3%)
$800 to $99917 (14.8%)5 (14.3%)
$1,000 to $1,49917 (14.8%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total115 (100.0%)35 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Kensett

Housing Structures in Kensett

Housing Structures in Kensett
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached12482.7%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments42.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments85.3%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other149.3%
Total150100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Kensett

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Kensett
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached101 (81.5%)23 (18.5%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total115 (76.7%)35 (23.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Kensett

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Kensett
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)2 (5.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms58 (50.4%)18 (51.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms19 (16.5%)8 (22.9%)
8 or more Rooms38 (33.0%)7 (20.0%)
Total115 (100.0%)35 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Kensett

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Kensett
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas113 (98.3%)15 (42.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)1 (2.9%)
Electricity2 (1.7%)19 (54.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total115 (100.0%)35 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Kensett

Household Vehicle Usage in Kensett
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle33 (28.7%)19 (54.3%)
2 Vehicles57 (49.6%)13 (37.1%)
3 or more Vehicles25 (21.7%)3 (8.6%)
Total115 (100.0%)35 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Kensett

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Kensett

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units5560
Median Property Value$71,700$58,200
Median Household Income$35,114$1
Monthly Housing Costs$408$0
Real Estate Taxes$820$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Kensett

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Kensett
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00022 (40.0%)7 (11.7%)
$50,000 to $99,99920 (36.4%)48 (80.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99913 (23.6%)4 (6.7%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)1 (1.7%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total55 (100.0%)60 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Kensett

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Kensett
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99914 (25.5%)4 (6.7%)
$25,000 to $34,99913 (23.6%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99912 (21.8%)13 (21.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9997 (12.7%)16 (26.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9996 (10.9%)5 (8.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9993 (5.4%)14 (23.3%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)7 (11.7%)
Total55 (100.0%)60 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Kensett

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Kensett
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x35 (63.6%)43,750 (72,916.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x7 (12.7%)45 (75.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x7 (12.7%)12 (20.0%)
4.0x or more6 (10.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total55 (100.0%)60 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Kensett

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Kensett
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80027 (49.1%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49918 (32.7%)38 (63.3%)
$800 to $1,49910 (18.2%)21 (35.0%)
Total55 (100.0%)60 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Kensett

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kensett

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kensett
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years11 (73.3%)4 (26.7%)
26 to 34 Years26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years70 (97.2%)2 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total269 (97.8%)6 (2.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Kensett

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Kensett
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen11 (73.3%)4 (26.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Kensett

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Kensett
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00039 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999130 (98.5%)2 (1.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99924 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99950 (92.6%)4 (7.4%)
$100,000 and over26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kensett

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kensett
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 62 (18.2%)10 (90.9%)
6 to 18 Years28 (93.3%)11 (36.7%)
19 to 25 Years3 (20.0%)8 (53.3%)
25 to 34 Years5 (19.2%)22 (84.6%)
35 to 44 Years10 (47.6%)11 (52.4%)
45 to 54 Years12 (40.0%)20 (66.7%)
55 to 64 Years35 (48.6%)43 (59.7%)
65 to 74 Years45 (100.0%)22 (48.9%)
75 Years and over25 (100.0%)15 (60.0%)
Total165 (60.0%)162 (58.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Kensett

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Kensett
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years12 (50.0%)5 (29.4%)
35 to 64 Years18 (30.0%)10 (15.9%)
65 to 74 Years2 (7.7%)10 (52.6%)
75 Years and over5 (41.7%)9 (69.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Kensett

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Kensett: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over5 (41.7%)2 (15.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Kensett: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (25.0%)3 (23.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Kensett: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years12 (50.0%)5 (29.4%)
35 to 64 Years2 (3.3%)8 (12.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)3 (23.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Kensett: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years18 (30.0%)8 (12.7%)
65 to 74 Years2 (7.7%)10 (52.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)7 (53.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Kensett: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years12 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)1 (7.7%)

Technology Access in Kensett

Computing Device Access in Kensett

Computing Device Access in Kensett
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop9462.7%
Smartphone10670.7%
Tablet5637.3%
No Computing Device2114.0%
Total150100.0%

Internet Access in Kensett

Internet Access in Kensett
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet10.7%
Broadband Home8456.0%
Cellular Data Only3724.7%
Satellite Internet53.3%
No Internet2214.7%
Total150100.0%

Kensett Summary

Kensett is a small city located in Worth County, Iowa, United States. The population was 545 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Mason City Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

Kensett is located at 43 17 17 North 93 2 17 West 43 288 93 038

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2), all of it land.

History

Kensett was founded in 1881 by the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad. The town was named after the Kensett family, who were early settlers in the area.

The first post office in Kensett was established in 1882

In the early 1900s, Kensett was a thriving community with a population of over 1,000. The town had a bank, a hotel, a newspaper, a creamery, a lumberyard, a blacksmith shop, a hardware store, a drug store, a furniture store, a barber shop, a livery stable, a harness shop, a meat market, a bakery, a pool hall, a theater, and several churches.
The town's population began to decline in the mid-1900s, and by the 1970s, the population had dropped to just over 500.

Economy

Kensett's economy is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several grain elevators, a feed mill, and a fertilizer plant.
The town also has a few small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, a restaurant, and a bar.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 545 people, 221 households, and 149 families residing in the city. The population density was 890.0 people per square mile (344.3/km2). There were 241 housing units at an average density of 400.0 per square mile (154.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.3% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.
There were 221 households, out of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.5% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $35,000, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $20,833 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,845. About 6.3% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Kensett?
Total Population of Kensett is 275.
What is the Total Male Population of Kensett?
Total Male Population of Kensett is 137.
What is the Total Female Population of Kensett?
Total Female Population of Kensett is 138.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Kensett?
There are 99.28 Males per 100 Females in Kensett.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Kensett?
There are 100.73 Females per 100 Males in Kensett.
What is the Median Population Age in Kensett?
Median Population Age in Kensett is 55.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Kensett
Average Family Size in Kensett is 2.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Kensett
Average Household Size in Kensett is 1.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Kensett?
Per Capita income in Kensett is $24,929.
What is the Median Family Income in Kensett?
Median Family Income in Kensett is $39,188.
What is the Median Household income in Kensett?
Median Household Income in Kensett is $37,273.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Kensett?
Income or Wage Gap in Kensett is 12.0%.
Women in Kensett earn 88.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Kensett?
Inequality or Gini Index in Kensett is 0.34.
How Large is the Labor Force in Kensett?
There are 127 People in the Labor Forcein in Kensett.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Kensett?
54.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Kensett.