Kenner, LA Demographics

A map of Kenner's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	27,546	26,586	42.4%	40.0%
Hispanic	19,179	19,941	29.5%	30.0%
Black	11,021	14,275	17.0%	21.5%
Multiracial	3,051	1,918	4.7%	2.9%
Asian	3,010	3,149	4.6%	4.7%
Native American/Other	1,097	579	1.7%	0.9%

Kenner, Louisiana has an estimated population of 64,904, a slight decrease from the 66,448 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 42.4% White, 29.5% Hispanic, 17.0% Black, 4.7% Multiracial, 4.6% Asian, and 1.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kenner, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kenner is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Louisiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Kenner, that probability was 70.1% in 2020 and 69.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kenner is ranked the 7th most populous place in Louisiana, out of 489 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Kenner was ranked the 7th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kenner's White Population

27,546 residents of Kenner, or 42.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kenner is considerably lower than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Kenner ranks 377th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kenner's White population has grown by an estimated 3.6%. White residents' share of Kenner's population has increased from 40.0% to 42.4%.

Kenner is more White than neighboring St. Rose (33.5% White), and Waggaman (17.3% White). Kenner is less White than neighboring River Ridge (75.1% White), Metairie (64.3% White), and Ama (53.9% White).

Kenner's Black Population

11,021 residents of Kenner, or 17.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kenner is considerably lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Kenner ranks 256th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kenner's Black population has declined by an estimated 22.8%. Black residents' share of Kenner's population has decreased from 21.5% to 17.0%.

Kenner is more Black than neighboring River Ridge (8.1% Black), and Metairie (9.8% Black). Kenner is less Black than neighboring St. Rose (40.9% Black), Waggaman (72.4% Black), and Ama (38.4% Black).

Kenner's Asian Population

3,010 residents of Kenner, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kenner is slightly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Kenner ranks 21st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kenner's Asian population has declined by an estimated 4.4%. Asian residents' share of Kenner's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.6%.

Kenner is more Asian than neighboring River Ridge (0.5% Asian), St. Rose (0.4% Asian), Waggaman (1.3% Asian), Metairie (3.1% Asian), and Ama (0% Asian).

Kenner's Hispanic Population

19,179 residents of Kenner, or 29.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kenner is significantly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Kenner ranks 4th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kenner's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Kenner's population has decreased from 30.0% to 29.5%.

Kenner is more Hispanic than neighboring River Ridge (11.7% Hispanic), St. Rose (19.3% Hispanic), Waggaman (6.4% Hispanic), Metairie (18.2% Hispanic), and Ama (6.9% Hispanic).

Kenner's Native American/Other Population

1,097 residents of Kenner, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kenner is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Kenner ranks 174th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kenner's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 89.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kenner's population has increased from 0.9% to 1.7%.

Kenner is more Native American/Other than neighboring River Ridge (1.1% Native American/Other), St. Rose (1.5% Native American/Other), Waggaman (0% Native American/Other), Metairie (0.6% Native American/Other), and Ama (0% Native American/Other).

Kenner's Multiracial Population

3,051 residents of Kenner, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kenner is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Kenner ranks 310th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kenner's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 59.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Kenner's population has increased from 2.9% to 4.7%.

Kenner is more Multiracial than neighboring River Ridge (3.5% Multiracial), St. Rose (4.5% Multiracial), Waggaman (2.6% Multiracial), Metairie (4% Multiracial), and Ama (0.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.