Kinder is a town located in Allen Parish Louisiana. Kinder has a 2024 population of 2,034. Kinder is currently declining at a rate of -1.55% annually and its population has decreased by -5.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,161 in 2020.
The average household income in Kinder is $56,495 with a poverty rate of 26.23%. The median age in Kinder is 32.2 years: 24.8 years for males, and 36.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kinder was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,412 | 73.01% |
| Black or African American | 382 | 19.75% |
| Two or more races | 115 | 5.95% |
| Native American | 21 | 1.09% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 761 | 2.44 | 55.7 | 44.3 |
| Married | 279 | 3.01 | 94.6 | 5.4 |
| Female | 250 | 2.61 | 24.8 | 75.2 |
| Non Family | 209 | 1.22 | 43.5 | 56.5 |
| Male | 23 | 4.74 | 30.4 | 69.6 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
55.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 194 | 17.35% |
| Associates Degree | 64 | 5.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 87 | 7.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 52 | 4.65% |
| High School Graduate | 449 | 40.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29 | 2.59% |
| Some College | 243 | 21.74% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 791 | 650 | 121 |
| Black | 253 | 181 | 16 |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 36 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 37 | 27 | 0 |
| Native American | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $28,750 | $0 | $29,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,500 | $53,917 | $37,344 |
| High School Graduate | $28,953 | $51,250 | $19,156 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,472 | $113,654 | $22,824 |
| Overall | $27,892 | $53,750 | $22,188 |
| Some College | $30,066 | $46,400 | $16,023 |
$27,892
Average Earnings
$53,750
Average Male
$22,188
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.86% of Kinder residents speak only English, while 2.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,356 | 298 | 21.98% |
| Black | 355 | 129 | 36.34% |
| Multiple | 115 | 55 | 47.83% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 5 | 13.51% |
26.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.03%
Male Poverty Rate
32.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kinder is Multiple, with 47.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kinder is Hispanic, with 13.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 15.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48.9% |
| High School | 20.67% |
| Some College | 15.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 87.5% |
| Female Employed | 30.77% |
| Male Employed | 1.14% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,375 | $63,438 |
| Households | $39,097 | $56,495 |
| Married Families | $72,350 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,511 | $33,319 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.8%
Male Marriage Rate
31.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
89
Number of Veterans
74
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 42 |
| First Gulf War | 32 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 33 |
| 75+ | 32 |
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68 | 6.64% |
| Native American | 21 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 8.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.7%
Labor Force Participation
57.2%
Employment Rate
10.1%
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
84.13%
Born in Kinder
98.91%
Native Born
1.09%
Foreign Born
0.1%
Non Citizen
0.98%
Naturalized
98.91% of Kinder residents were born in the United States, with 84.13% having been born in Louisiana. 0.1% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,875 | -32 | -1.68% |
| 2028 | 1,907 | -32 | -1.65% |
| 2027 | 1,939 | -31 | -1.57% |
| 2026 | 1,970 | -32 | -1.6% |
| 2025 | 2,002 | -32 | -1.57% |
| 2024 | 2,034 | -32 | -1.55% |
| 2023 | 2,066 | -31 | -1.48% |
| 2022 | 2,097 | -45 | -2.1% |
| 2021 | 2,142 | -19 | -0.88% |
| 2020 | 2,161 | -191 | -8.12% |
| 2019 | 2,352 | -9 | -0.38% |
| 2018 | 2,361 | -22 | -0.92% |
| 2017 | 2,383 | -27 | -1.12% |
| 2016 | 2,410 | -3 | -0.12% |
| 2015 | 2,413 | -17 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 2,430 | -4 | -0.16% |
| 2013 | 2,434 | -4 | -0.16% |
| 2012 | 2,438 | -21 | -0.85% |
| 2011 | 2,459 | -8 | -0.32% |
| 2010 | 2,467 | 0 | 0% |