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Kinder

Louisiana · 2,170 residents · 5.525 sq mi
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Kinder has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,639. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $128,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,170
+1%since 2000
from 2,148 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
393 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 389 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.5
+4%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,639
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,493 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,726
+88%since 2000
from $13,187 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,800
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$791
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $374 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
44.9% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+12%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(1,480)
Black20.9%(453)
Hispanic / Latino3%(65)
Asian1.2%(27)
Other4.9%(106)
Diversity Score58.6%(1,271)
Diversity Score
59
+22%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.9%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+56%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.0%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.9%
−70.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kinder, Louisiana?

Kinder, Louisiana has about 2,170 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kinder, Louisiana?

The typical household in Kinder, Louisiana earns about $62,639 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 $128,800, and the typical rent is about $791 a month.

How educated are people in Kinder, Louisiana?

About 14.0% 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 16.4% of people in Kinder, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kinder, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Kinder, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 64 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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