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Kenner, Louisiana
Kenner, city, in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. Kenner had 65,136 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 66,448 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 64,904 (±42). GEOID 2239475.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
65,136
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 66,448 · ACS 2020-2024: 64,904 ±42
Median household income
$64,020
±$3,799 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$246,300
±$6,527 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$1,179
±$53 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
Where is Kenner and what county is it in?
Kenner is a city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It covers 14.9 square miles of land, 4,463 residents per square mile in 2020.
Kenner is in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 7 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Kenner, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 65,136 people lived in Kenner on July 1, 2025, down 2.0% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). The 2020 Census counted 66,448 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 64,904 (±42).
| Measure | Kenner | Jefferson Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 64,904 ±42 | 430,920 | −1,873 |
| Households | 25,557 ±803 | 177,003 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.52 ±0.08 | 2.42 | −0.14 |
| Housing units | 27,908 ±682 | 194,418 | no clear change |
Kenner's population since 2000
From 70,517 in 2000 to 65,136 in 2025: down 7.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Kenner as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Kenner?
The median resident of Kenner is 39.3 years old; 23.6% are under 18 and 19.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 42.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 29.5%. 21.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Kenner | Jefferson Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.3 ±1.9 | 40.0 | +2.3 |
| Under 18 years | 23.6% ±1.6 pts | 22.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.2% ±1.0 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Male | 47.5% ±1.4 pts | 48.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 29.5% ±2.3 pts | 18.9% | +3.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 42.4% ±2.5 pts | 47.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 17.0% ±1.6 pts | 25.1% | −6.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.6% ±1.0 pts | 4.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.7% ±1.3 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±0.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 21.1% ±1.9 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 30.0% ±2.1 pts | 21.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.3% ±0.6 pts | 5.1% | – |
| With a disability | 16.0% ±1.2 pts | 16.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.6% ±1.7 pts | 11.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.9% ±1.9 pts | 86.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 29.1% ±2.0 pts | 30.5% | +4.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.8% ±1.5 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.2% ±2.0 pts | 89.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0% ±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Kenner earn?
Half of Kenner's 25,557 households earn less than $64,020 a year (±$3,799), against $65,252 in Jefferson Parish and $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 it was $67,657 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Kenner | Jefferson Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,020 ±$3,799 | $65,252 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $93,118 ±$5,135 | $92,680 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,508 ±$2,319 | $37,862 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.4% ±2.7 pts | 16.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.1% ±6.1 pts | 23.5% | −8.2 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.7% ±1.7 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.7% ±1.4 pts | 94.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.6% ±1.7 pts | 88.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Kenner?
Owners occupy 63.1% of Kenner's occupied homes and renters 36.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $246,300 by its owner (±$6,527). The median renter pays $1,179 a month including utilities, and 50.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Kenner | Jefferson Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $246,300 ±$6,527 | $251,400 | +$22,191 |
| Median gross rent | $1,179 ±$53 | $1,190 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 50.2% ±5.1 pts | 45.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,703 ±$56 | $1,762 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.1% ±2.6 pts | 62.6% | +5.8 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 36.9% ±2.6 pts | 37.4% | – |
| Housing units | 27,908 ±682 | 194,418 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6% ±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.5% ±2.6 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.2% ±2.6 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.4% ±0.7 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7% ±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.2% ±1.4 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.1% ±0.7 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.3% ±1.6 pts | 7.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Kenner building?
Builders took permits for 28 new housing units in Kenner in 2025 (24 in single-family houses), 0.4 per 1,000 residents against 3.1 across Louisiana.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Kenner work and get to work?
77.8% of Kenner's workers drive alone and 4.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.6%.
| Measure | Kenner | Jefferson Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.7% ±1.8 pts | 63.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.6% ±1.5 pts | 6.2% | +2.0 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 77.8% ±2.7 pts | 76.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.7% ±2.5 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.6% ±0.7 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.7% ±0.8 pts | 8.2% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.3 min ±1.3 | 24.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Kenner?
19 census tracts lie mostly in Kenner, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $36,512 (Tract 206) to $136,250 (Tract 205.14).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 205.02Jefferson Parish | 5,709 | $60,095 |
| Tract 205.16Jefferson Parish | 5,073 | $44,853 |
| Tract 206Jefferson Parish | 4,991 | $36,512 |
| Tract 205.13Jefferson Parish | 4,883 | $65,909 |
| Tract 205.06Jefferson Parish | 4,656 | $82,740 |
| Tract 205.19Jefferson Parish | 3,949 | $59,560 |
| Tract 205.07Jefferson Parish | 3,678 | $39,089 |
| Tract 205.17Jefferson Parish | 3,820 | $70,200 |
| Tract 205.11Jefferson Parish | 3,573 | $66,029 |
| Tract 205.14Jefferson Parish | 3,603 | $136,250 |
| Tract 205.15Jefferson Parish | 3,513 | $99,048 |
| Tract 205.18Jefferson Parish | 2,820 | $65,511 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Kenner) · Census block assignment files
How does Kenner compare with other places in Louisiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Kenner is the 611th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 6th-most populous of 304 in Louisiana.
Kenner ranks 91st of 251 places in Louisiana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 6th | 304 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 62nd | 156 |
| Residents per square mile | 7th | 263 |
| Median household income | 91st | 251 |
| Per capita income | 61st | 263 |
| Median home value | 46th | 247 |
| Median gross rent | 54th | 229 |
| Poverty rate | 162nd | 216 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 49th | 229 |
| Median age | 103rd | 262 |
| Owner-occupied share | 158th | 260 |
| Work from home | 75th | 87 |
| Travel time to work | 122nd | 260 |
Kenner's figures with every place in Louisiana (CSV)
Every place in Louisiana, sortable · Compare Kenner with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Kenner?
3 of the 57 figures for Kenner on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Kenner are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Kenner.