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Kensett, AR


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Kensett, Arkansas

Kensett, Arkansas, in White county, is 46 miles NE of North Little Rock, Arkansas (center to center) and 91 miles W of Memphis, Tennessee. As of the year 2000 census, 1,791 people lived in Kensett.

The People and Families of Kensett

In Kensett, about 43% of adults are married. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in Kensett without hitting a preschooler. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the city; the city has more single adults than most places of its size.

Approximately 30% of Kensett is non-white. A diverse population is one of the features of the city.

In Kensett, females are somewhat more common than males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kensett had a median family income of $26,161.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from Kensett.

Kensett Housing

An estimated 61% of living spaces in Kensett are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Kensett, 96% of commuters drive to work.

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devry
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University of Phoenix
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  • Business/MBA
  • Teaching
  • Nursing & Medical Admin

ITT Tech
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Kaplan
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High Points

Kensett strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyKensett Racial Diversity
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Kensett Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Kensett Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 11%Kensett Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Kensett, AR

Comparing Kensett to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Senior Citizens88
Age of the Population68
Well-Paid Single Men12
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better12
People Above Poverty12
College Educated Adults11
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times87
Public Transportation Use56
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes108
Affordability of Rents88
Housing Recently Built86
People Living Alone88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime57
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Strayer University
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Walden University
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  • Business/MBA
  • Education Degrees
  • Human Services & Counseling

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