State
County
Land Area
7.0 sq mi
Density
1,427.6/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.97%
Growth Since 2010
-8.56%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
28,784
Kennett is a city located in Missouri. With a 2020 population of 9,996, it is the 79th largest city in Missouri and the 3101st largest city in the United States. Kennett is currently declining at a rate of -0.97% annually and its population has decreased by -8.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,932 in 2010. Kennett reached it's highest population of 11,260 in 2000. Spanning over 7 miles, Kennett has a population density of 1,428 people per square mile.
The average household income in Kennett is $57,844 with a poverty rate of 25.09%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $573 per month, and the median house value is $91,600. The median age in Kennett is 41.6 years, 37.9 years for males, and 44 years for females. For every 100 females there are 88.8 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kennett was:
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Total Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 28,784 | -347 | -1.21% |
| 2019 | 29,131 | -347 | -1.19% |
| 2018 | 29,478 | -643 | -2.18% |
| 2017 | 30,121 | -441 | -1.46% |
| 2016 | 30,562 | -282 | -0.92% |
| 2015 | 30,844 | -459 | -1.49% |
| 2014 | 31,303 | -421 | -1.34% |
| 2013 | 31,724 | -117 | -0.37% |
| 2012 | 31,841 | -169 | -0.53% |
| 2011 | 32,010 | 60 | 0.19% |
| 2010 | 31,950 | 0.00% |
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,790 | 77.42% |
| Black or African American | 1,716 | 17.05% |
| Two or More Races | 259 | 2.57% |
| Some Other Race | 209 | 2.08% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50 | 0.50% |
| Asian | 38 | 0.38% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,342 | 2.21 | 55.6 |
| Non Family | 1,840 | 1.23 | 49.7 |
| Married | 1,585 | 2.85 | 77.2 |
| Female | 614 | 3.22 | 26.9 |
| Male | 303 | 2.79 | 36.6 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 690 | 9.90% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 913 | 13.10% |
| High School Graduate | 2,401 | 34.45% |
| Some College | 1,220 | 17.50% |
| Associates Degree | 409 | 5.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 900 | 12.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 437 | 6.27% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,749 | 4,598 | 1,255 |
| Black | 812 | 489 | 13 |
| Hispanic | 215 | 123 | 69 |
| Multiple Races | 130 | 93 | |
| Other Race | 60 | 53 | 38 |
| Asian | 38 | 38 | |
| Native American | 26 | 26 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 63.33%.
$29,712
Average Earnings
$41,859
Average Male
$24,758
Average Female
91.74% of Kennett residents speak only English, while 8.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.18% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,091 | 1,334 | 18.81% |
| Black | 1,623 | 686 | 42.27% |
| Hispanic | 584 | 268 | 45.89% |
| Other | 209 | 204 | 97.61% |
| Multiple | 259 | 65 | 25.10% |
| Native | 50 | 50 | 100.00% |
| Asian | 38 | 17 | 44.74% |
25.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.56%
Male Poverty Rate
25.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kennett is Native, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kennett is White, with 18.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.52%.
42.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.1%
Male Marriage Rate
39.3%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 484 | 7.59% |
| Black | 124 | 11.10% |
| 2 or More | 28 | 18.67% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 1.77% |
13.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
54.9%
Labor Force Participation
51.5%
Employment Rate
6%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
97.39%
Native Born
2.61%
Foreign Born
1.95%
Non Citizen
0.67%
Naturalized
97.39% of Kennett residents were born in the United States, with 64.55% having been born in Missouri. 1.95% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 9,996 | -98 | -0.97% |
| 2019 | 10,094 | -98 | -0.96% |
| 2018 | 10,192 | -201 | -1.93% |
| 2017 | 10,393 | -136 | -1.29% |
| 2016 | 10,529 | -70 | -0.66% |
| 2015 | 10,599 | -150 | -1.40% |
| 2014 | 10,749 | -132 | -1.21% |
| 2013 | 10,881 | -16 | -0.15% |
| 2012 | 10,897 | -50 | -0.46% |
| 2011 | 10,947 | 18 | 0.16% |
| 2010 | 10,929 | -331 | -0.30% |
| 2000 | 11,260 | 319 | 0.29% |
| 1990 | 10,941 | 796 | 0.76% |
| 1980 | 10,145 | 55 | 0.05% |
| 1970 | 10,090 | 992 | 1.04% |
| 1960 | 9,098 | 413 | 0.47% |
| 1950 | 8,685 | 2,350 | 3.21% |
| 1940 | 6,335 | 2,207 | 4.38% |
| 1930 | 4,128 | 506 | 1.32% |
| 1920 | 3,622 | 589 | 1.79% |
| 1910 | 3,033 | 0.00% |