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Kentwood, Louisiana, in Tangipahoa county, is 49 miles NE of Baton Rouge, Louisiana (center to center) and 72 miles N of New Orleans, Louisiana. The town is home to some 2,205 residents.
In Kentwood, about 36% of adults are married. Kentwood somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.
There are more females than males in the town than is typical.
In 2000, Kentwood had a median family income of $23,889.
The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Kentwood.
According to the 2000 census, 72% of the housing in Kentwood was owner-occupied. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice town, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.
In Kentwood, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Kentwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):
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