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Kenner, LA


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Kenner, Louisiana

Kenner, Louisiana, in Jefferson county, is 10 miles W of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city is in the New Orleans area. There are 70,517 residents in Kenner.

The People and Families of Kenner

In Kenner, about 51% of adults are married.

Approximately 32% of Kenner is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of Kenner.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kenner had a median family income of $45,866. Most of the residents of Kenner tend to have good incomes. In the city, most people are middle class or better. Kenner is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the city.

Political Inclinations

Kenner folks tended to give their money ($53,305) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Kenner Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Kenner that were owner-occupied was 61%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Kenner, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Kenner, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Kenner strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyKenner Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyKenner Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyKenner Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyKenner Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 8%Kenner Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 9%Kenner Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 10%Kenner College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 12%Kenner People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 15%Kenner Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Kenner, LA

Comparing Kenner to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity910
Female Share of the Population74
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Age of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Women410
Male Share of the Population47
Well-Paid Single Men310
Senior Citizens31

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults510
Median Family Income410
People in Middle Class or Better49
People Above Poverty49

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use610
Working at Home48
Short Commute Times43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes101
Housing Recently Built79
Affordability of Rents71
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
People Living Alone43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime55
Low Violent Crime47

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