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| Overview
Kennett, Missouri, (pop
11,260) is a warm, friendly
community within driving
distance of two major
urban areas. The convenient
location allows community
members to enjoy a small-town
environment while having
easy access to nearby
amenities in St. Louis
and Memphis.
The rural
community embraces traditional
family values, provides
excellent education
opportunities and offers
the perfect setting
for family living.
Kennett's
service area includes
Missouri counties of
Dunklin, New Madrid
and Pemiscot, as well
as surrounding counties
in northeast Arkansas.
The population has a
diverse economic base,
including industry,
agriculture, small business
and healthcare. |
Click
here for detailed
Kennett demographic,
social, economic and
housing statistics from
Census 2000. |
The
Numbers:
| Population 2005 |
11,005 |
| Dunklin
Co. Labor Force, 2006 |
14,419 |
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Employed |
13,429 |
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Unemployed |
6.9% |
| Median Age, 2000 |
37 |
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Under 18 |
26.9% |
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18-24 yrs. |
8.7% |
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24-44 years |
25.3% |
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45-64 years |
22.9% |
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65+ years |
16.2% |
| Education,
2000 |
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High
school graduate |
78.9% |
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Some
college |
11% |
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Bachelors
degree |
6% |
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Graduate/Professional
degree |
2% |
| Median Household Income,
2000 |
$26,088 |
| Median Family Income
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$34,167 |
| Real
Estate, 2005 |
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Median
home cost |
$95,200 |
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Home
appreciation |
7.43% |
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Total
Housing Units |
5,689 |
| Property Tax Rate |
$9.24 |
| Sales
Tax Rate, 2007 |
6.35% |
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Kennett Chamber
of Commerce
P.O. Box 61 • 1601 First Street
Kennett, MO 63857 |
866.848.5828 • 573.888.5828
Fax: 573.888.9802
Email: info@kennettmo.com |
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