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 2026 the population of Kensett is 243. The population is expected to shrink to 237 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.50%.
The median age of Kensett residents is 50.
The diversity index of Kensett is 19.4, meaning that there is a 19% 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 $70,750 and projected to be $81,338 in 2031. Per capita income is $34,938, projected to be $40,498 in 2031. 1.23% of households – 3 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,089,716 and the average disposable income is $55,531.
There are 133 housing units in Kensett; 94 are owner-occupied, 26 are rented, and 13 are vacant. The average home value is $191,463, with 0 homes built in 2010 or later, and 84 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 18 businesses in Kensett, employing 69 workers and pulling from a labor force of 141 age 16 and above. 81 workers commute into Kensett from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
58 residents both live and work in/around Kensett. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 12.07% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.72% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 114 drive alone, 12 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 1 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 14 residents work from home.
83 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 21 have associates degrees, 28 have bachelor’s degrees, and 3 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
