Kentwood, Louisiana Population 2022
Kentwood is a city located in Tangipahoa Parish Louisiana. Kentwood has a 2020 population of 2,448. Kentwood is currently growing at a rate of 0.16% annually and its population has increased by 10.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,206 in 2010.
The average household income in Kentwood is $48,395 with a poverty rate of 39.45%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $723 per month, and the median house value is $70,300. The median age in Kentwood is 38 years, 33.8 years for males, and 51.4 years for females.
Kentwood Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kentwoodwas:
- Black or African American: 71.08%
- White: 27.83%
- Two or more races: 1.09%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 585 | 27.83% |
| Black or African American | 1,494 | 71.08% |
| Two or More Races | 23 | 1.09% |
Kentwood Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 714 | 2.82 | 54.6 |
| Married | 257 | 2.97 | 75.9 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | |
| Female | 178 | 4.89 | 36.5 |
| Non Family | 279 | 1.35 | 46.6 |
3.51
Average Family Size
2.82
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48 | 3.45% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 285 | 20.49% |
| High School Graduate | 726 | 52.19% |
| Some College | 218 | 15.67% |
| Associates Degree | 37 | 2.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 72 | 5.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 5 | 0.36% |
Kentwood Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 456 | 371 | 46 |
| Black | 897 | 687 | 31 |
| 2+ Races | 23 | ||
| Hispanic | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 81.36%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 10.09%.
Kentwood Language by Age
Kentwood Language
98.13% of Kentwood residents speak only English, while 1.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.62% of the population.
Kentwood Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 15 | 15 | 100.00% |
| Black | 1,478 | 634 | 42.90% |
| White | 494 | 144 | 29.15% |
| Other | NaN% |
39.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
34.79%
Male Poverty Rate
44.61%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Kentwood
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kentwood is Hispanic, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kentwood is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.20%. Among those working part-time, it was 47.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.45%.
Kentwood Marital Status
Marriage Rates
32.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.2%
Male Marriage Rate
25.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Kentwood Married by Age and Sex
Kentwood Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Kentwood Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29 | 6.05% |
| Black | 57 | 5.95% |
Kentwood Veterans by Education
67.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
8.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
51.3%
Labor Force Participation
47.3%
Employment Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
82.25%
Born in Kentwood
99.76%
Native Born
0.24%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.24%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.76% of Kentwood residents were born in the United States, with 82.25% having been born in Louisiana. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,206 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 2,230 | 24 | 1.09% |
| 2012 | 2,246 | 16 | 0.72% |
| 2013 | 2,282 | 36 | 1.60% |
| 2014 | 2,312 | 30 | 1.31% |
| 2015 | 2,342 | 30 | 1.30% |
| 2016 | 2,378 | 36 | 1.54% |
| 2017 | 2,412 | 34 | 1.43% |
| 2018 | 2,432 | 20 | 0.83% |
| 2019 | 2,436 | 4 | 0.16% |
| 2020 | 2,440 | 4 | 0.16% |
| 2021 | 2,444 | 4 | 0.16% |
| 2022 | 2,448 | 4 | 0.16% |