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Population of Kensett, Arkansas

StateArkansas
Land Area (mi²)1.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)737.7/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-1.82% (-25)
Growth Since 2020-41% (-938)
Rank in State174th
Rank in Country13175th

The population of Kensett, AR in 2022 is estimated to be 1,350. This is a decrease of -1.82% (-25 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Kensett by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Kensett by Age

Kensett Population Pyramid 2022
Kensett Median Age
34.3
Total
31.9
Male
36.6
Female
Kensett Sex Ratio
50.96%
1,166
Male
49.04%
1,122
Female
Kensett Age Dependency Ratio
36.4
Old Age Dependency Ratio
46
Child Dependency Ratio
Kensett Adults
1,711
Adults
(457 of whom are seniors) in Kensett.

Population of Kensett by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Kensett

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 23.04%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 18.61%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 27.54%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Kensett

While the overall poverty rate of Kensett is 23.04%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (27.54%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (18.61%).

Poverty Rate of Kensett by Employment Status and Sex

12.22%
Female Employed
44%
Female Unemployed
3.86%
Male Employed
71.43%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Kensett by Education

30.15%
Less Than 9th Grade
20.42%
High School
9.19%
Some College
18.49%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Kensett

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Kensett

The most common language spoken in Kensett is English, with 89.52% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 10.48% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Kensett by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Kensett, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Kensett by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree432.76%
Bachelors Degree764.88%
Associates Degree25216.2%
Some College19412.47%
High School Graduate66642.8%
9th to 12th Grade1398.93%
Less Than 9th Grade18611.95%

Earnings Statistics of Kensett by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$27,207

Average Earnings

$40,368

Average Male

$21,852

Average Female