Kennett, Missouri Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Kennett, Missouri is 10,236 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 86th-largest city in Missouri. The median household income is $53,164, the median home value is $103,600, and the median age is 39.5.
The population has declined 7.2% since 2010 (10,929 → 10,137).
10,236
Population
1462
People / sq mi
$53,164
Median Income
$103,600
Median Home Value
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Kennett covers 7.0 sq mi of land at 1462 people per square mile.
About Kennett, MO
Housing cost is the defining feature of Kennett: the median home is valued at $103,600. Kennett is a city in Missouri with a population of 10,236.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $53,164, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 12.0%, close to the national 12.4%. Home prices sit near the bottom of the range at $103,600, with typical rent around $600.
College credentials are comparatively rare here: just 15.0%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is rare here (3.7%, below the national 14.0%), and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.
Kennett city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Kennett city had a population of 10,929 in 2010 and 10,137 in 2024, a -7.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 10,947 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -0.53%.
10,137
Population (2024)
10,929
Population (2010)
10,947
Peak (2011)
-0.53%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,929 |
| 2011 | 10,947 |
| 2012 | 10,897 |
| 2013 | 10,881 |
| 2014 | 10,749 |
| 2015 | 10,599 |
| 2016 | 10,529 |
| 2017 | 10,393 |
| 2018 | 10,192 |
| 2019 | 10,094 |
| 2020 | 10,498 |
| 2021 | 10,341 |
| 2022 | 10,256 |
| 2023 | 10,140 |
| 2024 | 10,137 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 77.4% |
| Black or African American | 13.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$53,164
Median Household Income
$26,673
Per Capita Income
12.0%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$103,600
Median Home Value
$600
Median Rent
57.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
79.6%
High School+
15.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
77.2%
Public Transit
3.7%
Work From Home
20.8 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
33.1%
Foreign Born
94.3%
Non-English at Home
5.1%
Veterans
23.1%
With Disability
84.6%
Health Insurance
92.6%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 29.6% |
| Manufacturing | 16.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 5.8% |
| Retail Trade | 4.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.4% |
| Public Administration | 4.4% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 4.2% |
| Construction | 3.9% |
| Information | 3.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Kennett, Missouri has a population of 10,236 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 86th-largest city in Missouri.
The median household income in Kennett, Missouri is $53,164, with 12.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Kennett, Missouri is $103,600, with median monthly rent at $600 and a homeownership rate of 57.8%.
The median age in Kennett, Missouri is 39.5 years. The population is 48.1% male and 51.9% female.
The population has declined 7.2% since 2010 (10,929 → 10,137).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.