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Kenner, LA

Founded 1855Jefferson ParishElev. 1 m
Population
65,113
Median home
$241,800
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
11
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Kenner

With about 65,113 residents, Kenner is one of Louisiana's notable places. Kenner was founded in 1855 and sits in Jefferson Parish. The median age is 39.4 and the median household income is $64,099. Homes carry a median value of $241,800, and about 61% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (41.7%). Around 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 26 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
65,113
Median age
39.4
Median household income
$64,099
Per-capita income
$36,761
Poverty rate
14.5%
High-school grad or higher
84.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
Unemployment
5.5%
Avg. commute
25.8 min
Work from home
4.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White41.7%
Hispanic or Latino29.3%
Black18.2%
Asian4.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts34.7%
Service19.4%
Sales & office19.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance15.2%
Production, transportation & material moving11.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$241,800
Median gross rent
$1,129/mo
Owner-occupied
61%
Median year built
1977
Households
25,657
Avg. household size
2.52

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Kenner has 11 public schools — 9 elementary, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading68%
Math56%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Bonnabel Magnet Academy High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
A.C. Alexander SchoolElementaryGrades -1–8
Chateau Estates SchoolElementaryGrades -1–8
G.T. Woods SchoolElementaryGrades -1–8
Greenlawn Terrace Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
John Clancy/Joseph Maggiore Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
John James Audubon SchoolElementaryGrades -1–8
Tom Benson SchoolElementaryGrades -1–8
Walter Schneckenburger Elem SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Washington MontessoriElementaryGrades -1–5
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences AcademyOtherGrades -1–12charter

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime14% below national
Kenner331
Louisiana584
United States386
↑ 48% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime66% above national
Kenner3,240
Louisiana2,620
United States1,952
↑ 10% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Kenner Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Kenner.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Jefferson County
Coastal floodingVery High
HurricaneVery High
LightningVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
HailRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Kenner is in Jefferson County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Kenner was founded in 1855 and sits in Jefferson Parish. Elevation ~1 m.

Map of Kenner
Kenner, LA
Where Kenner is
New OrleansBaton RougeShreveportLafayetteLake CharlesKenner
Historic places

5 on the National Register of Historic Places.

LaBranche Plantation DependencyFelix-Block BuildingKenner Town HallRaziano HouseKenner High School, Old
Notable people from Kenner
Lloyd PriceDonna BrazileHenry GrayShan FosterChris HowardJoe McKnightJerico NelsonDebbie VillioGreedy Vance Jr.Edmond J. Muniz
People searches in Kenner
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Nearby cities
Harahan (6 mi)Westwego (10 mi)Gretna (14 mi)New Orleans (19 mi)Mandeville (27 mi)Ponchatoula (32 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Kenner, LA (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Kenner, Louisiana.

David Patrick White, 60
Kenner · 70065

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Kenner — frequently asked

What is the population of Kenner, Louisiana?
Kenner has a population of about 65,113, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Kenner?
The median home value in Kenner is $241,800, and the median gross rent is $1,129/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Kenner safe? What is the crime rate?
Kenner Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 331 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Kenner face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Jefferson County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including coastal flooding, hurricane, lightning.
How many schools are in Kenner?
Kenner has 11 public schools (9 elementary, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Kenner?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Kenner. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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