Kensett, IA
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 | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Black / African American | 0 | 0.0% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 8 | 2.9% |
Native / Alaskan | 1 | 0.4% |
White / Caucasian | 265 | 96.4% |
Two or more Races | 6 | 2.2% |
Some other Race | 3 | 1.1% |
Total | 275 | 100.0% |
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 | # Population | % Population |
American | 4 | 1.5% |
Australian | 1 | 0.4% |
Cherokee | 1 | 0.4% |
Czech | 2 | 0.7% |
Danish | 4 | 1.5% |
Dutch | 12 | 4.4% |
English | 8 | 2.9% |
Finnish | 2 | 0.7% |
French Canadian | 2 | 0.7% |
German | 104 | 37.8% |
Irish | 22 | 8.0% |
Mexican | 8 | 2.9% |
Norwegian | 58 | 21.1% |
Scotch-Irish | 2 | 0.7% |
Scottish | 2 | 0.7% |
Serbian | 1 | 0.4% |
Swedish | 8 | 2.9% |
Welsh | 2 | 0.7% | View All 18 Rows |
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.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (5.1%) |
5 to 9 Years | 13 (9.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
10 to 14 Years | 1 (0.7%) | 19 (13.8%) |
15 to 19 Years | 3 (2.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 24 Years | 6 (4.4%) | 7 (5.1%) |
25 to 29 Years | 3 (2.2%) | 6 (4.3%) |
30 to 34 Years | 13 (9.5%) | 4 (2.9%) |
35 to 39 Years | 6 (4.4%) | 6 (4.3%) |
40 to 44 Years | 1 (0.7%) | 8 (5.8%) |
45 to 49 Years | 8 (5.8%) | 11 (8.0%) |
50 to 54 Years | 7 (5.1%) | 4 (2.9%) |
55 to 59 Years | 15 (11.0%) | 21 (15.2%) |
60 to 64 Years | 23 (16.8%) | 13 (9.4%) |
65 to 69 Years | 22 (16.1%) | 17 (12.3%) |
70 to 74 Years | 4 (2.9%) | 2 (1.5%) |
75 to 79 Years | 12 (8.8%) | 5 (3.6%) |
80 to 84 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (2.9%) |
85 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (2.9%) |
Total | 137 (100.0%) | 138 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Kensett
Median Family Size in Kensett
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 52 (77.6%) | 2.52 |
Single Male/Father | 0 (0.0%) | - |
Single Female/Mother | 15 (22.4%) | 2.40 |
Total Families | 67 (100.0%) | 2.49 |
Median Household Size in Kensett
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 52 (34.7%) | 2.52 |
Single Male/Father | 0 (0.0%) | - |
Single Female/Mother | 15 (10.0%) | 2.93 |
Non-family | 83 (55.3%) | 1.20 |
Total Households | 150 (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 | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 64 (42.7%) |
2-Person Households | 28 (18.7%) | 19 (12.7%) |
3-Person Households | 18 (12.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
4-Person Households | 21 (14.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5-Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6-Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 67 (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.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
20 to 34 years | 2 (100.0%) | 118.0 |
35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Total | 2 (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.
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 1 (50.0%) | 1 (50.0%) |
35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1 (50.0%) | 1 (50.0%) |
Fertility by Education in Kensett
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
High School Diploma | 1 (50.0%) | 50.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 1 (50.0%) | 50.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Total | 2 (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.
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 1 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (100.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1 (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.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 275 | $24,929 |
Median Family Income | 67 | $39,188 |
Mean Family Income | 67 | $53,631 |
Median Household Income | 150 | $37,273 |
Mean Household Income | 150 | $47,933 |
Income Deficit | 67 | $0 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 275 | 12.04% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 275 | 87.96¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 275 | 0.34 |
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%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 91 (57.6%) | $29,688 |
Female | 67 (42.4%) | $33,750 |
Total | 158 (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%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 3 (3.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 18 (19.8%) | 1 (1.5%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 2 (2.2%) | 9 (13.4%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (4.5%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 2 (2.2%) | 6 (9.0%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 12 (13.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (3.0%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 1 (1.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (7.5%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 8 (8.8%) | 1 (1.5%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 2 (2.2%) | 11 (16.4%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 8 (8.8%) | 19 (28.4%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 6 (6.6%) | 1 (1.5%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 6 (6.6%) | 7 (10.4%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 8 (8.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 10 (11.0%) | 1 (1.5%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 2 (2.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 3 (3.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$100,000+ | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (1.5%) |
Total | 91 (100.0%) | 67 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Kensett
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female 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.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 0 | 0.0% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 4 | 6.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 16 | 23.9% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 25 | 37.3% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 7 | 10.4% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 7 | 10.4% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 7 | 10.4% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 1 | 1.5% |
$200,000+ | 0 | 0.0% |
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.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 37 (55.2%) | $38,594 |
3-Person Families | 13 (19.4%) | $78,125 |
4-Person Families | 17 (25.4%) | $39,271 |
5-Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
6-Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
7+ Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
Total | 67 (100.0%) | $39,188 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Kensett
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 6 (9.0%) | $26,250 |
1 Earner | 37 (55.2%) | $38,594 |
2 Earners | 18 (26.9%) | $0 |
3+ Earners | 6 (9.0%) | $111,250 |
Total | 67 (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.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 8 | 5.3% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 6 | 4.0% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 18 | 12.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 33 | 22.0% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 39 | 26.0% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 12 | 8.0% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 23 | 15.3% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 10 | 6.7% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 1 | 0.7% |
$200,000+ | 0 | 0.0% |
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.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 6 (4.0%) | $83,333 |
25 to 44 Years | 28 (18.7%) | $38,750 |
45 to 64 Years | 62 (41.3%) | $38,214 |
65+ Years | 54 (36.0%) | $35,227 |
Total | 150 (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.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (14.3%) |
5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
12 to 14 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (28.6%) |
25 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 4 (57.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (26.7%) |
55 to 64 Years | 6 (15.8%) | 4 (11.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (15.8%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (30.8%) |
Total | 10 (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.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (85.7%) |
5 Years | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
12 to 14 Years | 1 (100.0%) | 19 (100.0%) |
15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 1 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 8 (100.0%) | 5 (71.4%) |
25 to 34 Years | 16 (100.0%) | 10 (100.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 3 (42.9%) | 14 (100.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 15 (100.0%) | 11 (73.3%) |
55 to 64 Years | 32 (84.2%) | 30 (88.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 26 (100.0%) | 16 (84.2%) |
75 Years and over | 12 (100.0%) | 9 (69.2%) |
Total | 127 (92.7%) | 120 (87.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Kensett
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 34 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 18 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 52 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Kensett
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (13.3%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (13.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Kensett
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (13.3%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 0 (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.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 91 | 71.7% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 4 | 3.2% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 16 | 12.6% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 7 | 5.5% |
Local Government Employees | 8 | 6.3% |
State Government Employees | 1 | 0.8% |
Federal Government Employees | 0 | 0.0% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 127 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Kensett
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 2 (66.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 24 Years | 13 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
25 to 29 Years | 4 (44.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
30 to 34 Years | 1 (5.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 17 (81.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 23 (76.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
55 to 59 Years | 30 (83.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
60 to 64 Years | 17 (47.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 16 (35.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 4 (16.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 127 (54.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Kensett
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 2 (33.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 52 (68.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
College / Associate Degree | 34 (54.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 92 (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 by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 12 (70.6%) | 5 (29.4%) |
Business & Financial | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Community & Social Service | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (100.0%) |
Health Technologists | 0 (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 by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (100.0%) |
Security & Protection | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Law Enforcement | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 2 (25.0%) | 6 (75.0%) |
Personal Care & Service | 0 (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 by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 3 (15.8%) | 16 (84.2%) |
Office & Administration | 0 (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 by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 1 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction & Extraction | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 3 (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 by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 17 (77.3%) | 5 (22.7%) |
Transportation | 8 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Material Moving | 11 (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 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%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 1 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction | 21 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Manufacturing | 24 (66.7%) | 12 (33.3%) |
Wholesale Trade | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Retail Trade | 4 (20.0%) | 16 (80.0%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Utilities | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Information | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Finance & Insurance | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (100.0%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Professional & Scientific | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Educational Services | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (100.0%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (100.0%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (100.0%) |
Public Administration | 2 (40.0%) | 3 (60.0%) |
Total | 66 (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 Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 4 | 9.8% |
Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
Elementary School | 9 | 22.0% |
Middle School | 20 | 48.8% |
High School | 1 | 2.4% |
College / Undergraduate | 7 | 17.1% |
Graduate / Professional | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 41 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Kensett
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 13 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 20 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 1 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 41 (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.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 3 | 33.3% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 0 | 0.0% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 3 | 33.3% |
Psychology | 0 | 0.0% |
Social Sciences | 0 | 0.0% |
Engineering | 0 | 0.0% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
Science & Technology | 0 | 0.0% |
Business | 3 | 33.3% |
Education | 0 | 0.0% |
Literature & Languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Liberal Arts & History | 0 | 0.0% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 0 | 0.0% |
Communications | 0 | 0.0% |
Arts & Humanities | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 9 | 100.0% |
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%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 Vehicle | 22 (33.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
2 Vehicles | 20 (30.3%) | 41 (67.2%) |
3 Vehicles | 7 (10.6%) | 11 (18.0%) |
4 Vehicles | 13 (19.7%) | 5 (8.2%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 4 (6.1%) | 4 (6.6%) |
Total | 66 (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 | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 5 | 4.4% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 4 | 3.5% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 11 | 9.7% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 19 | 16.8% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 26 | 23.0% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 7 | 6.2% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 28 | 24.8% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 4 | 3.5% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 2 | 1.8% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 4 | 3.5% |
90 or more Minutes | 3 | 2.6% |
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 | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 3 (5.6%) | 2 (3.4%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 2 (3.7%) | 2 (3.4%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 4 (7.4%) | 7 (11.9%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 4 (7.4%) | 15 (25.4%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 17 (31.5%) | 9 (15.2%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 4 (7.4%) | 3 (5.1%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 11 (20.4%) | 17 (28.8%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 2 (3.7%) | 2 (3.4%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (3.4%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 4 (7.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
90 or more Minutes | 3 (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 | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 5 (9.3%) | 5 (8.5%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 5 (9.3%) | 8 (13.6%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 9 (16.7%) | 5 (8.5%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 1 (1.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 6 (11.1%) | 5 (8.5%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 7 (13.0%) | 10 (17.0%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 2 (3.7%) | 2 (3.4%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (5.1%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 4 (7.4%) | 3 (5.1%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 16 (27.1%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 2 (3.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 5 (9.3%) | 2 (3.4%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 8 (14.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 54 (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 | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 115 | 76.7% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 35 | 23.3% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 150 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Kensett
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 64 | 42.7% |
2-Person Household | 47 | 31.3% |
3-Person Household | 18 | 12.0% |
4+ Person Household | 21 | 14.0% |
Total Housing Units | 150 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Kensett
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 46 (71.9%) | 18 (28.1%) |
2-Person Household | 34 (72.3%) | 13 (27.7%) |
3-Person Household | 18 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
4+ Person Household | 17 (80.9%) | 4 (19.1%) |
Total Housing Units | 115 (76.7%) | 35 (23.3%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Kensett
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 3 (30.0%) | 7 (70.0%) |
High School Diploma | 59 (83.1%) | 12 (16.9%) |
College/Associate Degree | 48 (76.2%) | 15 (23.8%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 5 (83.3%) | 1 (16.7%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Kensett
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 28 | 18.7% |
35 to 44 Years | 6 | 4.0% |
45 to 54 Years | 12 | 8.0% |
55 to 64 Years | 50 | 33.3% |
65 to 74 Years | 35 | 23.3% |
75 to 84 Years | 15 | 10.0% |
85 Years and Over | 4 | 2.7% |
Total | 150 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Kensett
Median Income by Occupancy in Kensett
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 115 (76.7%) | $38,021 |
Renter-Occupied | 35 (23.3%) | $33,750 |
Average | 150 (100.0%) | $37,273 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Kensett
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 4 (3.5%) | 4 (11.4%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 6 (5.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 2 (1.7%) | 5 (14.3%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 6 (5.2%) | 5 (14.3%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 26 (22.6%) | 7 (20.0%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 28 (24.3%) | 11 (31.4%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 12 (10.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 20 (17.4%) | 3 (8.6%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 10 (8.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$150,000 or more | 1 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 115 (100.0%) | 35 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Kensett
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 16 (13.9%) | 2 (5.7%) |
$300 to $499 | 30 (26.1%) | 2 (5.7%) |
$500 to $799 | 35 (30.4%) | 19 (54.3%) |
$800 to $999 | 17 (14.8%) | 5 (14.3%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 17 (14.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$3,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 115 (100.0%) | 35 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Kensett
Housing Structures in Kensett
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 124 | 82.7% |
Single Unit, Attached | 0 | 0.0% |
2 Unit Apartments | 4 | 2.7% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 8 | 5.3% |
10 or more Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
Mobile Home / Other | 14 | 9.3% |
Total | 150 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Kensett
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 101 (81.5%) | 23 (18.5%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (100.0%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (100.0%) |
10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 14 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 115 (76.7%) | 35 (23.3%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Kensett
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (5.7%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 58 (50.4%) | 18 (51.4%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 19 (16.5%) | 8 (22.9%) |
8 or more Rooms | 38 (33.0%) | 7 (20.0%) |
Total | 115 (100.0%) | 35 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Kensett
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 113 (98.3%) | 15 (42.9%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (2.9%) |
Electricity | 2 (1.7%) | 19 (54.3%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 115 (100.0%) | 35 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Kensett
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 Vehicle | 33 (28.7%) | 19 (54.3%) |
2 Vehicles | 57 (49.6%) | 13 (37.1%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 25 (21.7%) | 3 (8.6%) |
Total | 115 (100.0%) | 35 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Kensett
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Kensett
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 55 | 60 |
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 | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 22 (40.0%) | 7 (11.7%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 20 (36.4%) | 48 (80.0%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 13 (23.6%) | 4 (6.7%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (1.7%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 55 (100.0%) | 60 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Kensett
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 14 (25.5%) | 4 (6.7%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 13 (23.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 12 (21.8%) | 13 (21.7%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 7 (12.7%) | 16 (26.7%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 6 (10.9%) | 5 (8.3%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 3 (5.4%) | 14 (23.3%) |
$150,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (11.7%) |
Total | 55 (100.0%) | 60 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Kensett
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 35 (63.6%) | 43,750 (72,916.7%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 7 (12.7%) | 45 (75.0%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 7 (12.7%) | 12 (20.0%) |
4.0x or more | 6 (10.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 55 (100.0%) | 60 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Kensett
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 27 (49.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 18 (32.7%) | 38 (63.3%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 10 (18.2%) | 21 (35.0%) |
Total | 55 (100.0%) | 60 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Kensett
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kensett
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 11 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 18 Years | 30 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
19 to 25 Years | 11 (73.3%) | 4 (26.7%) |
26 to 34 Years | 26 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 21 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 30 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 70 (97.2%) | 2 (2.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 45 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and older | 25 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 269 (97.8%) | 6 (2.2%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Kensett
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 11 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 30 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 11 (73.3%) | 4 (26.7%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Kensett
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 39 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 130 (98.5%) | 2 (1.5%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 24 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 50 (92.6%) | 4 (7.4%) |
$100,000 and over | 26 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kensett
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 2 (18.2%) | 10 (90.9%) |
6 to 18 Years | 28 (93.3%) | 11 (36.7%) |
19 to 25 Years | 3 (20.0%) | 8 (53.3%) |
25 to 34 Years | 5 (19.2%) | 22 (84.6%) |
35 to 44 Years | 10 (47.6%) | 11 (52.4%) |
45 to 54 Years | 12 (40.0%) | 20 (66.7%) |
55 to 64 Years | 35 (48.6%) | 43 (59.7%) |
65 to 74 Years | 45 (100.0%) | 22 (48.9%) |
75 Years and over | 25 (100.0%) | 15 (60.0%) |
Total | 165 (60.0%) | 162 (58.9%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Kensett
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 12 (50.0%) | 5 (29.4%) |
35 to 64 Years | 18 (30.0%) | 10 (15.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 2 (7.7%) | 10 (52.6%) |
75 Years and over | 5 (41.7%) | 9 (69.2%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Kensett
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 5 (41.7%) | 2 (15.4%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 3 (25.0%) | 3 (23.1%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 12 (50.0%) | 5 (29.4%) |
35 to 64 Years | 2 (3.3%) | 8 (12.7%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (23.1%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 18 (30.0%) | 8 (12.7%) |
65 to 74 Years | 2 (7.7%) | 10 (52.6%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (53.8%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 12 (20.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (7.7%) |
Technology Access in Kensett
Computing Device Access in Kensett
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 94 | 62.7% |
Smartphone | 106 | 70.7% |
Tablet | 56 | 37.3% |
No Computing Device | 21 | 14.0% |
Total | 150 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Kensett
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 1 | 0.7% |
Broadband Home | 84 | 56.0% |
Cellular Data Only | 37 | 24.7% |
Satellite Internet | 5 | 3.3% |
No Internet | 22 | 14.7% |
Total | 150 | 100.0% |
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.