State
Parish
Land Area (mi²)
7.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
343.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.16% (4)
Growth Since 2010
11.19% (246)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Kentwood, Louisiana Population 2021
2,444
Kentwood is a city located in Tangipahoa Parish Louisiana. With a 2020 population of 2,444, it is the 106th largest city in Louisiana and the 6899th largest city in the United States . Kentwood is currently growing at a rate of 0.16% annually and its population has increased by 11.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,198 in 2010. Kentwood reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 7 miles, Kentwood has a population density of 344 people per square mile.
The average household income in Kentwood is $48,395 with a poverty rate of 41.16%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $717 per month, and the median house value is $79,800. 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: 73.30%
- White: 24.53%
- Asian: 2.18%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
The current population of Kentwood, Louisiana is 2,444 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 2,436.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 2,198.
Kentwood, Louisiana Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,548 | 73.30% |
| White | 518 | 24.53% |
| Asian | 46 | 2.18% |
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Kentwood Population by Race
Kentwood Population Pyramid $2021
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Kentwood Population by Age
Kentwood Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 771 | 2.63 | 57.3 |
| Non Family | 350 | 1.36 | 62.3 |
| Married | 214 | 3.39 | 69.6 |
| Female | 207 | 4 | 36.2 |
| Male | 0 | 0 |
3.54
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
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Kentwood Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 74 | 5.18% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 312 | 21.83% |
| High School Graduate | 705 | 49.34% |
| Some College | 215 | 15.05% |
| Associates Degree | 47 | 3.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 62 | 4.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 14 | 0.98% |
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Kentwood Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Kentwood Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 969 | 756 | 27 |
| White | 430 | 287 | 49 |
| Asian | 19 | ||
| Hispanic | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 78.02%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 11.40%.
Kentwood Educational Attainment by Race
Kentwood Earnings by Educational Attainment
Kentwood Language by Age
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Kentwood Language
97.33% of Kentwood residents speak only English, while 2.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.51% of the population.
Kentwood Language
Kentwood Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,532 | 650 | 42.43% |
| White | 442 | 175 | 39.59% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 11 | 100.00% |
41.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.73%
Male Poverty Rate
47.19%
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 White, with 39.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 38.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 48.77%.
Kentwood Poverty
Kentwood Poverty Rate by Education
Kentwood Marital Status
Marriage Rates
29.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.3%
Male Marriage Rate
27.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Kentwood Married by Age and Sex
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Kentwood Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Kentwood Marital Status by Race
Kentwood Marital Status
Kentwood Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 99 | 9.52% |
| White | 28 | 6.18% |
Kentwood Veterans by Race
Kentwood Veterans by Education
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41.32%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
Kentwood Veterans by Education
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52.9%
Labor Force Participation
46.8%
Employment Rate
11.5%
Unemployment Rate
Kentwood Employment by Age
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Kentwood Employment by Race
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Kentwood Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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82.20%
Born in Kentwood
98.91%
Native Born
1.09%
Foreign Born
0.90%
Non Citizen
0.19%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.91% of Kentwood residents were born in the United States, with 82.20% having been born in Louisiana. 0.90% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Kentwood Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,444 | 4 | 0.16% |
| 2020 | 2,440 | 4 | 0.16% |
| 2019 | 2,436 | 4 | 0.16% |
| 2018 | 2,432 | 20 | 0.83% |
| 2017 | 2,412 | 34 | 1.43% |
| 2016 | 2,378 | 36 | 1.54% |
| 2015 | 2,342 | 30 | 1.30% |
| 2014 | 2,312 | 30 | 1.31% |
| 2013 | 2,282 | 36 | 1.60% |
| 2012 | 2,246 | 16 | 0.72% |
| 2011 | 2,230 | 24 | 1.09% |
| 2010 | 2,206 | 0.00% |