Kensett offers the quiet living of the country, yet has many amenities of the larger city. They have hard surface streets, sanitary sewer system, natural gas service, fiber optic telephone-television, wireless internet service and cable television.
As of 2024 the population of Kensett is 250. The population is expected to shrink to 243 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.57%.
The median age of Kensett residents is 50.
The diversity index of Kensett is 13.5, meaning that there is a 14% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Kensett is $86,355 and projected to be $95,598 in 2029. Per capita income is $42,141, projected to be $47,209 in 2029. 2.4% of households – 6 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $690,573 and the average disposable income is $66,407.
There are 133 housing units in Kensett; 95 are owner-occupied, 27 are rented, and 11 are vacant. The average home value is $156,842, with 0 homes built in 2010 or later, and 85 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 18 businesses in Kensett, employing 74 workers and pulling from a labor force of 127 age 16 and above. 68 workers commute into Kensett from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
51 residents both live and work in/around Kensett. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 9.8% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 5.88% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 108 drive alone, 3 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 2 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 14 residents work from home.
86 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 38 have associates degrees, 8 have bachelor’s degrees, and 2 hold a graduate or professional degree.
