Kensett, Iowa facts for kids
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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 small city in Worth County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 257 people lived there. Kensett is part of the larger Mason City area.
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History of Kensett
Kensett was officially planned and mapped out in 1872. This happened shortly after a railroad line was built through the area in 1871. The railroad helped the town grow.
Geography of Kensett
Kensett is located at coordinates 43.353859 degrees North and -93.208560 degrees West. This tells us its exact spot on a map.
The city covers a total area of about 1.01 square miles (2.62 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People
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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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The population of Kensett has changed over the years. You can see how many people lived there at different times in the table above.
Kensett in 2020
In 2020, there were 257 people living in Kensett. There were 128 households, which are groups of people living together. The city had about 253 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Kensett were White (98.1%). A small number of people were Asian (0.8%) or from two or more races (1.2%). About 1.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Kensett was 45.8 years old.
- About 21.8% of residents were under 20 years old.
- About 23.7% were 65 years old or older.
- The rest were between 20 and 64 years old.
There were slightly more males (51.0%) than females (49.0%) in the city.
Kensett in 2010
In 2010, Kensett had 266 people living there. There were 125 households. The population density was about 174 people per square mile.
Most residents were White (98.1%). A small number were Asian (1.1%) or from other backgrounds. About 0.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in 2010 was 50.3 years.
- About 15% of residents were under 18.
- About 20.7% were 65 or older.
The number of males and females was almost equal.
Education
Students in Kensett attend public schools operated by the Northwood-Kensett Community School District.
See also
In Spanish: Kensett (Iowa) para niños
