Kentwood is a town located in Tangipahoa Parish Louisiana. Kentwood has a 2024 population of 2,184. Kentwood is currently growing at a rate of 0.37% annually and its population has increased by 1.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,151 in 2020.
The average household income in Kentwood is $50,716 with a poverty rate of 28.15%. The median age in Kentwood is 36.7 years: 35.7 years for males, and 37.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kentwood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,213 | 62.78% |
| White | 593 | 30.69% |
| Two or more races | 126 | 6.52% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 611 | 3.02 | 62.2 | 37.8 |
| Non Family | 237 | 1.1 | 49.4 | 50.6 |
| Female | 190 | 4.79 | 75.3 | 24.7 |
| Married | 166 | 3.6 | 63.9 | 36.1 |
| Male | 18 | 4.17 | 77.8 | 22.2 |
3.89
Average Family Size
3.02
Average Household Size
62.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 262 | 19.32% |
| Associates Degree | 46 | 3.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 44 | 3.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 72 | 5.31% |
| High School Graduate | 640 | 47.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 111 | 8.19% |
| Some College | 181 | 13.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 822 | 594 | 64 |
| White | 453 | 361 | 41 |
| 2+ Races | 77 | 28 | 11 |
| Hispanic | 17 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 79.69%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 14.29%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $45,000 | $0 | $45,000 |
| High School Graduate | $17,115 | $0 | $16,827 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,306 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $25,556 | $28,750 | $17,500 |
| Some College | $28,906 | $36,417 | $0 |
$25,556
Average Earnings
$28,750
Average Male
$17,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.21% of Kentwood residents speak only English, while 3.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,196 | 313 | 26.17% |
| White | 518 | 165 | 31.85% |
| Multiple | 126 | 37 | 29.37% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 4 | 12.12% |
28.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.59%
Male Poverty Rate
27.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kentwood is White, with 31.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kentwood is Hispanic, with 12.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 34.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.07% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.45% |
| Some College | 15.31% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 15.05% |
| Male Unemployed | 9.38% |
| Male Employed | 6.98% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $32,396 | $62,013 |
| Households | $29,856 | $50,716 |
| Married Families | $82,857 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $24,460 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
22.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
24.9%
Male Marriage Rate
21.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
72
Number of Veterans
67
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 41 |
| First Gulf War | 36 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 28 |
| 35 to 54 | 20 |
| 75+ | 13 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42 | 8.73% |
| Black | 30 | 3.32% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
40.91%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
40.9%
Labor Force Participation
34.5%
Employment Rate
15.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
86.23%
Born in Kentwood
99.48%
Native Born
0.52%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.52%
Naturalized
99.48% of Kentwood residents were born in the United States, with 86.23% having been born in Louisiana. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,226 | 9 | 0.41% |
| 2028 | 2,217 | 8 | 0.36% |
| 2027 | 2,209 | 8 | 0.36% |
| 2026 | 2,201 | 9 | 0.41% |
| 2025 | 2,192 | 8 | 0.37% |
| 2024 | 2,184 | 8 | 0.37% |
| 2023 | 2,176 | 5 | 0.23% |
| 2022 | 2,171 | 5 | 0.23% |
| 2021 | 2,166 | 15 | 0.7% |
| 2020 | 2,151 | -272 | -11.23% |
| 2019 | 2,423 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2018 | 2,422 | 21 | 0.87% |
| 2017 | 2,401 | 28 | 1.18% |
| 2016 | 2,373 | 37 | 1.58% |
| 2015 | 2,336 | 29 | 1.26% |
| 2014 | 2,307 | 28 | 1.23% |
| 2013 | 2,279 | 36 | 1.6% |
| 2012 | 2,243 | 16 | 0.72% |
| 2011 | 2,227 | 21 | 0.95% |
| 2010 | 2,206 | 0 | 0% |