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Kensett, Iowa
Kensett Methodist Church and the town water tower
Kensett Methodist Church and the town water tower
Location of Kensett, Iowa
Location of Kensett, Iowa
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
 (2020)
 • Total 257
 • Density 253.70/sq mi (97.96/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50448
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.

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 / 43.35389; -93.20861 (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 of it land.

Demographics

Historical populations
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%
Source: and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census

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

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