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Kentwood

Louisiana · 2,198 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 $15,357. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $68,500. The poverty rate of 40.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 65% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,198
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,205 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
309 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 310 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.1
+11%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$15,357
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,297 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,544
+30%since 2000
from $11,171 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
40.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 37.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.565
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services6.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 7%
Information3.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$453
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $352 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.5%
−43.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
33.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+63%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic34.4%(759)
Black64.2%(1,415)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(15)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.9%(1,276)
2010
White, non-Hispanic26.6%(584)
Black71.7%(1,577)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(20)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0.7%(15)
Diversity Score52.2%(1,147)
Diversity Score
52
−10%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.0%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.2 min
+50%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
28.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.1%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
59.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kentwood, Louisiana?

Kentwood, Louisiana has about 2,198 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kentwood, Louisiana?

The typical household in Kentwood, Louisiana earns about $15,357 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 $68,500, and the typical rent is about $453 a month.

How educated are people in Kentwood, Louisiana?

About 6.3% 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 40.6% 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 268 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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