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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Kentwood

Louisiana · 2,205 residents · 7.11 sq mi
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Kentwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,297. Population has declined 11% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $47,200. The poverty rate of 37.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,205
−11%since 1990
from 2,466 in 1990
1990 – 2025
310 / sq mi
−11%since 1990
from 347 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.5
−1%since 1990
from 33.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Kentwood
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,297
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $10,812 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,171
+89%since 1990
from $5,902 in 1990
US average: $21,522
37.6%
−10.6 ptssince 1990
from 48.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$47,200
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$352
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $251 in 1990
US average: $602
69.6%
−4.7 ptssince 1990
from 74.4% in 1990
30.4% rent
2.7
−20%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic44%(1,084)
Black56%(1,382)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score61.6%(1,519)
2000
White, non-Hispanic34.4%(759)
Black64.2%(1,415)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(15)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score57.9%(1,276)
58
−6%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.6%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.9%
+9.5 ptssince 1990
from 56.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.2 min
−23%since 1990
from 29.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kentwood, Louisiana?

Kentwood, Louisiana has about 2,205 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Kentwood, Louisiana?

The typical household in Kentwood, Louisiana earns about $17,297 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kentwood, Louisiana expensive?

In Kentwood, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $47,200, and the typical rent is about $352 a month.

How educated are people in Kentwood, Louisiana?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in Kentwood, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kentwood, Louisiana?

About 37.6% of people in Kentwood, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kentwood, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Kentwood, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 261 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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