Kenner, LA

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2021 Population

66,411

0.521% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bill Cassidy

Republican Party

US Senator

John Kennedy

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

37.8

3.56% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

15.6%

10.9% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$58,419

7.2% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$196,300

2.88% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

32,299

0.505% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Kenner, LA had a population of 66.4k people with a median age of 37.8 and a median household income of $58,419. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Kenner, LA declined from 66,759 to 66,411, a −0.521% decrease and its median household income grew from $54,493 to $58,419, a 7.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kenner, LA are White (Non-Hispanic) (46.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (19.5%), White (Hispanic) (13.9%), Other (Hispanic) (5.24%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (5.13%).

None of the households in Kenner, LA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

89.3% of the residents in Kenner, LA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Kenner, LA are Herzing University-New Orleans (433536) (115 degrees awarded in 2021), John Jay Beauty College-Kenner Campus (78 degrees), and Healthcare Training Institute (481465) (56 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Kenner, LA was $196,300, and the homeownership rate was 59.7%.

Most people in Kenner, LA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Kenner, LA was 2 cars per household.

United States Louisiana Jefferson Parish, LA New Orleans-Metairie, LA Jefferson Parish (North) PUMA, LA

Population & Diversity

Kenner, LA is home to a population of 66.4k people, from which 89.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 19.7% of Kenner, LA residents were born outside of the country (13.1k people).

In 2021, there were 2.38 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (30.8k people) in Kenner, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 9.2k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

89.3%

2021 Citizenship

89.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 89.3% of Kenner, LA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Kenner, LA was 89.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Kenner, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kenner, LA

White (Non-Hispanic)
30.8k ± 1.43k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
13k ± 1.08k
White (Hispanic)
9.2k ± 1.11k

24.6%

Hispanic Population

16.3k people

24.6% of the people in Kenner, LA are hispanic (16.3k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Kenner, LA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Louisiana.

Most Common Origin

Honduras
34,582 ± 4,549 people
Mexico
24,245 ± 3,813 people
Vietnam
18,108 ± 3,297 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Louisiana was Honduras, the natal country of 34,582 Louisiana residents, followed by Mexico with 24,245 and Vietnam with 18,108.

Foreign-Born Population

19.7%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

13.1k people

20%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

13.4k people

As of 2021, 19.7% of Kenner, LA residents (13.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kenner, LA was 20%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Kenner, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,101 ± 246
Gulf War (2001-)
515 ± 177
Gulf War (1990s)
203 ± 101

Kenner, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.14 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Kenner, LA employs 32.3k people. The largest industries in Kenner, LA are Construction (4,030 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,783 people), and Retail Trade (3,121 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($95,583), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($69,338), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($68,143).

Males in Louisiana have an average income that is 1.54 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,011. The income inequality in Louisiana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.467, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

32.3k

2021 Value

± 1,651

−0.505%

1 Year decline

± 7.03%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Kenner, LA declined at a rate of −0.505%, from 32.5k employees to 32.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kenner, LA, are Sales & Related Occupations (3,778 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (3,622 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,439 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kenner, LA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Louisiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

32.3k

2021 Value

± 1,651

−0.505%

1 Year decline

± 7.03%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Kenner, LA declined at a rate of −0.505%, from 32.5k employees to 32.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kenner, LA, are Construction (4,030 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,783 people), and Retail Trade (3,121 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kenner, LA, though some of these residents may live in Kenner, LA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,223

Median earning men ± $2,517

$31,974

Median earning women ± $2,229

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($80,938), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($73,404), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($68,621).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($52,679), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($46,029), and Wholesale Trade ($43,525).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Louisiana. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Louisiana.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Louisiana to other states, or from other states to Louisiana.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Gasoline
$48B
Coal-n.e.c.
$46.7B
Fuel oils
$46.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Louisiana product (by dollars) was Gasoline with $48B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($46.7B) and Fuel oils ($46.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Louisiana products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$371B

2020 Value in Louisiana

$691B

Projected 2050 Value in Louisiana

86.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Louisiana trade was $371B. This is expected to increase 86.1% to $691B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Louisiana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Louisiana to other states, or from other states to Louisiana.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$48.8B
Mississippi
$24.6B
Florida
$8.21B

In 2020, the top outbound Louisiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $48.8B, followed by Mississippi with $24.6B and Florida and $8.21B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Louisiana shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Louisiana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.01%).

Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing the state of Louisiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Louisiana is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Kenner, LA. Showing the available data for Louisiana.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.01%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Louisiana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.01%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Louisiana for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Louisiana

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Bill Cassidy

Senator from Louisiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Kennedy

Senator from Louisiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing Louisiana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Louisiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Louisiana

Louisiana is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Louisiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Kenner, LA awarded 249 degrees. The student population of Kenner, LA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 49 male students and 496 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kenner, LA are Black or African American (123 and 49.4%), followed by White (97 and 39%), Hispanic or Latino (13 and 5.22%), and Asian (5 and 2.01%).

The largest universities in Kenner, LA by number of degrees awarded are Herzing University-New Orleans (433536) (115 and 46.2%), John Jay Beauty College-Kenner Campus (78 and 31.3%), and Healthcare Training Institute (481465) (56 and 22.5%).

The most popular majors in Kenner, LA are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (59 and 23.7%), General Cosmetology (19 and 7.63%), and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (18 and 7.23%).

The median tuition cost in Kenner, LA for private four year colleges is $13,320.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Kenner, LA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 94.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 68.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 545 (8.99% men and 91% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 545 students enrolled in Kenner, LA, 8.99% men and 91% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 300 records, of which 93.7% were women and 6.33% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Medical Insurance Coding Specialist
18 degrees awarded
Surgical Technologist
13 degrees awarded
Other Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services
10 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Kenner, LA was Medical Insurance Coding Specialist with 18 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Kenner, LA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Herzing University-New Orleans (433536)
115 degrees awarded
John Jay Beauty College-Kenner Campus
78 degrees awarded
Healthcare Training Institute (481465)
56 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Herzing University-New Orleans (433536) with 115 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 23 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kenner, LA, which is 0.102 times less than the 226 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 123 degrees mean that there were 1.27 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 97 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($13,320) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($880) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.927% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.797% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.2M), Some college (815k), and Secondary Education (622k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Kenner, LA was $196,300 in 2021, which is 0.802 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $190,800 to $196,300, a 2.88% increase. The homeownership rate in Kenner, LA is 59.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Kenner, LA have an average commute time of 26.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kenner, LA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Kenner, LA is $58,419. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Kenner, LA was Census Tract 205.14 with a value of $134,632, followed by Census Tract 205.15 and Census Tract 205.17, with respective values of $92,188 and $84,890.

Housing

Property

$196,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,029

$15,402

Median Property Taxes

±$974

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kenner, LA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Kenner, LA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

59.7%

Homeownership

2021

69.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 59.7% of the housing units in Kenner, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 58.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Kenner, LA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 205.14
Census Tract 205.15
Census Tract 205.17

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Kenner, LA was Census Tract 205.14 with a value of $134,632, followed by Census Tract 205.15 and Census Tract 205.17, with respective values of $92,188 and $84,890.

The following map shows all of the places in Kenner, LA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$58,419

Median Household Income

± $3,272

25.8k

Number of Households

± 1,453

In 2021, the median household income of the 25.8k households in Kenner, LA grew to $58,419 from the previous year's value of $54,493.

The following chart displays the households in Kenner, LA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Kenner, LA is from Louisiana.

0.467

2021 Wage GINI in Louisiana

0.465

2020 Wage GINI in Louisiana

In 2021, the income inequality in Louisiana was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.399% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Louisiana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Louisiana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Louisiana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.5%)
Carpooled (12.7%)
Worked At Home (3.4%)

In 2021, 80.5% of workers in Kenner, LA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.7%) and those who worked at home (3.4%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kenner, LA have a shorter commute time (26.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.98% of the workforce in Kenner, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Kenner, LA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Kenner, LA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Kenner, LA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kenner, LA (10.3k out of 65.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males < 5 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kenner, LA is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.3% of the population of Kenner, LA has health coverage, with 37.5% on employee plans, 26.5% on Medicaid, 12.9% on Medicare, 10.1% on non-group plans, and 1.28% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Jefferson Parish, LA see 1022 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.13% decrease from the previous year (1066 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1188 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 345 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,022 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Jefferson Parish, LA

Primary care physicians in Jefferson Parish, LA see an average of 1,022 patients per year. This represents a 4.13% decrease from the previous year (1,066 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Jefferson Parish, LA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25% under 18 years, 20.3% between 18 and 34 years, 37.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.9% were men and 54.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.7%

Uninsured

37.5%

Employer Coverage

26.5%

Medicaid

12.9%

Medicare

10.1%

Non-Group

1.28%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kenner, LA declined by 9.48% from 12.9% to 11.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Kenner, LA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.