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Kensett, Iowa
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Kensett Methodist Church and the town water tower
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Location of Kensett, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Worth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,217 ft (371 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 257 |
| • Density | 253.70/sq mi (97.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50448
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-40665 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0458045 |
Kensett is a city in Worth County, Iowa, United States. The population was 257 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Mason City Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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History
Kensett was platted in 1872 shortly after the railroad was built through that territory in 1871.
Geography
Kensett is located at 43°21′14″N 93°12′31″W / 43.35389°N 93.20861°W (43.353859, -93.208560).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.53 square miles (3.96 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 459 | — |
| 1910 | 360 | −21.6% |
| 1920 | 338 | −6.1% |
| 1930 | 394 | +16.6% |
| 1940 | 392 | −0.5% |
| 1950 | 424 | +8.2% |
| 1960 | 409 | −3.5% |
| 1970 | 361 | −11.7% |
| 1980 | 360 | −0.3% |
| 1990 | 298 | −17.2% |
| 2000 | 280 | −6.0% |
| 2010 | 266 | −5.0% |
| 2020 | 257 | −3.4% |
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2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 266 people in 125 households, including 77 families, in the city. The population density was 173.9 inhabitants per square mile (67.1/km2). There were 142 housing units at an average density of 92.8 per square mile (35.8/km2). The racial makup of the city was 98.1% White, 1.1% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8%.
Of the 125 households 16.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.4% were non-families. 32.8% of households were one person and 14.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.60.
The median age was 50.3 years. 15% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.4% were from 25 to 44; 36.5% were from 45 to 64; and 20.7% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.6% male and 50.4% female.
Education
The Northwood-Kensett Community School District operates local area public schools.
See also
In Spanish: Kensett (Iowa) para niños
