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Kenner, Louisiana Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Kenner, Louisiana is 65,113 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 7th-largest city in Louisiana. The median household income is $64,099, the median home value is $241,800, and the median age is 39.4.

The population has declined 3.0% since 2010 (66,635 → 64,650).

65,113

Population

4373

People / sq mi

$64,099

Median Income

$241,800

Median Home Value

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Kenner covers 14.9 sq mi of land at 4373 people per square mile.

About Kenner, LA

What sets Kenner apart is where people work — remote work is unusually rare here, at 4.3% versus 14.0% nationally. With 65,113 residents, Kenner is a city in Louisiana. That makes it one of the ten largest cities in Louisiana in the country, at #7 by population.

Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $64,099, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 11.5%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $241,800, with typical rent around $1,129.

Roughly 28.7% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is rare here (4.3%, below the national 14.0%), and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.

Kenner city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Kenner city had a population of 66,635 in 2010 and 64,650 in 2024, a -3.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 67,083 in 2016. Average annual growth rate: -0.21%.

2016 · 67K20102024
Kenner city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

64,650

Population (2024)

66,635

Population (2010)

67,083

Peak (2016)

-0.21%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201066,635
201166,814
201266,781
201366,836
201466,776
201566,896
201667,083
201766,933
201866,584
201966,340
202066,290
202165,424
202264,248
202363,905
202464,650

Race & Ethnicity

White50.4%
Black or African American18.4%
Asian0.1%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.9%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$64,099

Median Household Income

$36,761

Per Capita Income

11.5%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$241,800

Median Home Value

$1,129

Median Rent

61.0%

Owner-Occupied

Education

84.7%

High School+

28.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.5%

Drive Alone

78.8%

Public Transit

4.3%

Work From Home

25.8 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

14.6%

Foreign Born

70.2%

Non-English at Home

5.5%

Veterans

15.0%

With Disability

87.1%

Health Insurance

94.1%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management19.8%
Construction13.3%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate12.7%
Education, Health Care & Social Services11.5%
Manufacturing6.5%
Information6.5%
Retail Trade6.1%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.6%
Public Administration2.9%
Transportation & Warehousing0.9%
Agriculture & Mining0.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Kenner, Louisiana has a population of 65,113 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 7th-largest city in Louisiana.

The median household income in Kenner, Louisiana is $64,099, with 11.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Kenner, Louisiana is $241,800, with median monthly rent at $1,129 and a homeownership rate of 61.0%.

The median age in Kenner, Louisiana is 39.4 years. The population is 46.5% male and 53.5% female.

The population has declined 3.0% since 2010 (66,635 → 64,650).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.