Kensett is a city located in White County, Arkansas. Kensett has a 2025 population of 1,405. Kensett is currently growing at a rate of 0.07% annually and its population has increased by 0.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,402 in 2020.
The average household income in Kensett is $38,421 with a poverty rate of 30.74%.The median age in Kensett is 36.8 years: 32 years for males, and 40.3 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Kensett includes 68.48% White, 21.46% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
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White | 1,388 | 68.48% |
Black or African American | 435 | 21.46% |
Two or more races | 201 | 9.92% |
Native American | 3 | 0.15% |
Married
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Separated
Never Married
Kensett's average per capita income is $28,379. Household income levels show a median of $27,839. The poverty rate stands at 30.74%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $38,897 | - |
Families | $29,099 | $42,701 |
Households | $27,839 | $38,421 |
Non Families | $20,060 | $25,428 |
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