Kensett
City in White County, Arkansas
Kensett is a city in White County, Arkansas, with 1,400 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 223 ft (68 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Judsonia, 3.3 miles NE.
- 1,400residents (2020 Census)
- 223 ftelevation · 68 m
- 1.9 sq miland area · 4.8 km²
- 750 / sq mipopulation density
- 72082ZIP code
About Kensett
Kensett is a city in White County, Arkansas, United States. Located adjacent to the east side of Searcy, the city is the hometown of noted legislator Wilbur D. Mills, who was influential throughout the 1960s and 1970s in the United States House of Representatives.
Allen Edge is the current mayor. As of the 2020 census, Kensett had a population of 1,400. Many companies have moved to Kensett to support the natural gas industry. Kensett is a center for landscaping and nursery activity. Double Springs sod farm is located in or near Kensett. There are several restaurants, and Kensett has the lowest sales tax rate in White County.
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Living in Kensett
- Median household income
- $31,207
- Median home value
- $90,400
- Median rent
- $744/mo
- Median age
- 36.8
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Kensett had 1,400 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,400 |
|---|---|
| Density | 750 per sq mi (290 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kensett at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
|---|---|
| County | White County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,400 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.87 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 223 ft (68 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.2352° N, 91.6713° W |
| ZIP code | 72082 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0536430 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kensett
- Judsonia3.3 mi NE
- Higginson3.5 mi SW
- Searcy3.6 mi W
- West Point4.1 mi SE
- Bald Knob7.8 mi NE
- Griffithville7.9 mi S
- Garner8.9 mi SW
- McRae12.2 mi SW
- Letona12.6 mi NW
- Russell12.6 mi NE
- Georgetown14.4 mi SE
- Pangburn16.2 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Kensett
What county is Kensett in?
Kensett is in White County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Kensett, AR?
1,400 people lived in Kensett at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kensett, AR?
The ZIP code of Kensett is 72082.
What is the elevation of Kensett?
223 feet (68 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kensett?
Judsonia (3.3 mi), Higginson (3.5 mi), Searcy (3.6 mi), West Point (4.1 mi), Bald Knob (7.8 mi).
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