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 $51,111 with a poverty rate of 36.22%. The median age in Kentwood is 35.5 years: 36.2 years for males, and 31.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kentwood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,376 | 66.89% |
| White | 546 | 26.54% |
| Two or more races | 135 | 6.56% |
| 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 | 708 | 2.8 | 53.5 | 46.5 |
| Non Family | 328 | 1.1 | 38.4 | 61.6 |
| Female | 207 | 4.96 | 67.1 | 32.9 |
| Married | 138 | 3.41 | 69.6 | 30.4 |
| Male | 35 | 3.66 | 51.4 | 48.6 |
3.95
Average Family Size
2.8
Average Household Size
53.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 269 | 20.82% |
| Associates Degree | 42 | 3.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 48 | 3.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 88 | 6.81% |
| High School Graduate | 492 | 38.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 80 | 6.19% |
| Some College | 273 | 21.13% |
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 | 755 | 543 | 79 |
| White | 468 | 372 | 42 |
| 2+ Races | 69 | 28 | 15 |
| Hispanic | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 21.74%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $2,499 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $49,306 | $0 | $49,306 |
| High School Graduate | $16,711 | $0 | $16,447 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,289 | $31,680 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,354 | $31,618 | $0 |
| Some College | $37,763 | $0 | $28,900 |
$30,354
Average Earnings
$31,618
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.89% of Kentwood residents speak only English, while 2.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,362 | 548 | 40.23% |
| White | 488 | 119 | 24.39% |
| Multiple | 135 | 52 | 38.52% |
36.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
33.91%
Male Poverty Rate
38.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kentwood is Black, with 40.23% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kentwood is White, with 24.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 54.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.75%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.08% |
| High School | 38.36% |
| Some College | 23.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.69% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 30.77% |
| Male Employed | 18.07% |
| Female Employed | 14.93% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $40,217 | $64,569 |
| Households | $32,074 | $51,111 |
| Married Families | $88,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,729 | $25,952 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
18.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
20.1%
Male Marriage Rate
17.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, 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
129
Number of Veterans
123
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 50 |
| Vietnam | 50 |
| First Gulf War | 30 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 55 |
| 35 to 54 | 49 |
| 75+ | 13 |
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 91 | 10.24% |
| White | 38 | 7.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
47.58%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
39.5%
Labor Force Participation
36.2%
Employment Rate
8.3%
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
77.93%
Born in Kentwood
99.61%
Native Born
0.39%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.39%
Naturalized
99.61% of Kentwood residents were born in the United States, with 77.93% 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% |