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Kinder

Louisiana · 2,477 residents · 5.525 sq mi
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Kinder has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,194. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $77,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,477
+15%since 2000
from 2,148 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
448 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 389 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.5
+4%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,194
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,493 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,329
+47%since 2000
from $13,187 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,200
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$574
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $374 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.8%
−34.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
46.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.2%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+20%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73%(1,568)
Black22.3%(479)
Hispanic / Latino1%(22)
Asian1.1%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.2%(1,035)
2010
White, non-Hispanic69.5%(1,722)
Black22.8%(565)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(48)
Asian1.3%(33)
Other3.5%(86)
Diversity Score56.6%(1,402)
Diversity Score
57
+17%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.9%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+61%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% 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
12.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.0%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kinder, Louisiana?

Kinder, Louisiana has about 2,477 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kinder, Louisiana?

The typical household in Kinder, Louisiana earns about $35,194 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kinder, Louisiana expensive?

In Kinder, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $77,200, and the typical rent is about $574 a month.

How educated are people in Kinder, Louisiana?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Kinder, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kinder, Louisiana?

About 17.7% of people in Kinder, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kinder, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Kinder, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 243 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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