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 2025 the population of Kensett is 244. The population is expected to shrink to 236 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.66%.
The median age of Kensett residents is 51.
The diversity index of Kensett is 13.1, meaning that there is a 13% 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 $80,340 and projected to be $89,190 in 2030. Per capita income is $39,511, projected to be $44,595 in 2030. 1.64% of households – 4 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $464,632 and the average disposable income is $60,654.
There are 133 housing units in Kensett; 98 are owner-occupied, 22 are rented, and 13 are vacant. The average home value is $215,638, with 0 homes built in 2010 or later, and 81 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 17 businesses in Kensett, employing 67 workers and pulling from a labor force of 129 age 16 and above. 69 workers commute into Kensett from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
55 residents both live and work in/around Kensett. The average travel time is 23.9 minutes. 7.27% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.82% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 106 drive alone, 7 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 1 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 15 residents work from home.
94 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 36 have associates degrees, 14 have bachelor’s degrees, and 6 hold a graduate or professional degree.
