Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Kennett, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

10,196

Median Agei

41.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

76.7%7,818

Black

11.1%1,135

Two or More

9.5%965

Hispanic/Latino

1.9%195

Asian

0.8%78

Other

0%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.8%398

High School Diploma

32.6%2,253

Some College (<1 yr)

7.4%509

Some College (1+ yr)

11.2%776

Associate's Degree

8.8%605

Bachelor's Degree

7.8%536

Master's Degree

6.5%449

Professional Degree

1.2%80

Doctorate

0.2%12

HS or Higher

81.3%

BA or Higher

15.6%

Graduate+

7.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$112,000

Median Renti

$651

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

57.9%2,456

Renter-Occupied

42.1%1,788

Total Units

4,888

Homeownership

57.9%

Vacancy Rate

13.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

12.1%296

$50K–$100K

33%811

$100K–$150K

22.6%555

$150K–$200K

13%319

$200K–$300K

12.5%308

$300K–$500K

6.1%151

$500K–$1M

0.7%16

Rent Distribution

Under $500

461

$500–$750

543

$750–$1,000

276

$1,000–$1,250

195

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%12

2010–2019

4.8%236

2000–2009

4.7%228

1990–1999

6.4%312

1980–1989

13.7%672

1970–1979

18.1%885

1960–1969

17.2%840

1950–1959

17.5%855

1940–1949

10%488

1939 or earlier

7.4%360

Heating Fuel

Electricity

61.1%2,594

Utility Gas

37.7%1,602

Bottled/LP Gas

1%42

No Fuel

0.1%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$52,500

Mean Household Incomei

$65,365

Per Capita Incomei

$26,543

Poverty Ratei

18.3%

Unemploymenti

5.4%

Labor Forcei

4,105

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.4%230

$10K–$15K

7.1%301

$15K–$20K

7.4%313

$20K–$25K

4.7%201

$25K–$30K

5.5%232

$30K–$35K

8.1%343

$35K–$40K

3.4%143

$40K–$45K

6.8%287

$45K–$50K

0.9%40

$50K–$60K

5.3%223

$60K–$75K

14.9%631

$75K–$100K

12.6%534

$100K–$125K

5.6%239

$125K–$150K

5.1%218

$150K–$200K

4.5%193

$200K+

2.7%116

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

540

Residentsi

1,037

Avg. Tenant Renti

$323/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

13 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing297 homes95% occupied$323/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers168 homes64% occupied$346/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 875 homes96% occupied$275/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $52,500/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

70.9%

Very low income$16K–$26K/yr

21.9%

Low income$26K–$42K/yr

5.6%

Moderate / aboveOver $42K/yr

1.6%

Who Receives This Housing

82.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

59.4% of subsidized households are minority

19.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

22.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

991%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

India

Philippines

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

414(5.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

86.5%Insured

13.5%Uninsured