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Renting an Apartment in Kenner
Kenner is a suburb of New Orleans that has a population of 70,517 (census
2000). The city is part of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
History
In 1855, Kenner was founded by Minor Kenner on land that consisted of three
plantation properties that had been purchased by the Kenner family. At the time,
all land north of what is now Airline Hwy was swampland.
During 1915-1931 a New Orleans streetcar line operated between New Orleans and
Kenner. The line ran between the intersection of Rampart and Canal in New
Orleans and the intersection of Williams Blvd and Jefferson Hwy in Kenner.
In 1960, Kenner had a population of 17,037.
Kenner's growth began in the late 1950's when developers began subdividing,
draining and filling the swampland in the northern half of the city. During the
1960's, the construction of Interstate 10 and improvements to Veterans Memorial
Highway aided the rapid development of Kenner as a suburb of New Orleans.
By 1979, Kenner's population was 60,524 making it the 6th largest city in state.
In 1982, Pan Am flight 759 crashed in a residential area of Kenner. A total of
154 people were killed (all 146 on board and 8 on the ground). Six houses were
completely destroyed; five houses were substantially damaged.
Geography
Kenner is located on the west side of the New Orleans, Louisiana metropolitan
area, in Jefferson Parish. Its boundaries are Lake Pontchartrain to the north;
the Mississippi River to the south; the unincorporated areas of Metairie and
River Ridge to the east; and St. Charles Parish to the west.
Other statistics: Kenner's coordinates are [show location on an interactive map]
30°0′35″N, 90°15′2″W (30.009610, -90.250585)GR1 and has an elevation of 0 feet
({{{2}}} m)GR3. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a
total area of 39.4 km˛ (15.2 mi˛). 39.2 km˛ (15.1 mi˛) of it is land and 0.3 km˛
(0.1 mi˛) of it (00.7%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there are 70,517 people, 25,652 households, and
18,469 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,798.3/km˛
(4,659.0/mi˛). There are 27,378 housing units at an average density of 698.2/km˛
(1,808.8/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 68.12% White, 22.55% African
American, 0.40% Native American, 2.84% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 3.80% from
other races, and 2.24% from two or more races. 13.62% of the population are
Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 25,652 households out of which 36.3% have children under the age of 18
living with them, 50.9% are married couples living together, 16.3% have a female
householder with no husband present, and 28.0% are non-families. 23.2% of all
households are made up of individuals and 6.1% have someone living alone who is
65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.72 and the average
family size is 3.23.
In the city the population is spread out with 27.3% under the age of 18, 9.4%
from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who are 65
years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there
are 92.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $39,946, and the median income
for a family is $45,866. Males have a median income of $34,964 versus $24,051
for females. The per capita income for the city is $19,615. 13.6% of the
population and 11.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total
population, 18.7% of those under the age of 18 and 12.0% of those 65 and older
are living below the poverty line.
Points of Interest
* According to Census 2000, Kenner had 32 houses valued at $1,000,000 or more.
* Kenner is home to the following:
* Louis Armstrong International Airport -- New Orleans' international airport.
* Pontchartrain Center -- Opened in 1991, it is the second-largest convention
center in the New Orleans metro area.
* Kenner Regional Medical Center -- one of the major hospitals in the New
Orleans metro area.
* The Esplanade Mall -- Opened in 1985, it is one of only two major malls
located in East Jefferson (the East Bank of Jefferson Parish).
* Chateau Golf and Country Club -- one of only three golf courses located in
East Jefferson (the East Bank of Jefferson Parish).
* Treasure Chest Casino -- Docked where Williams Boulevard hits Lake
Pontchartrain, it is the only casino located in East Jefferson (the East Bank of
Jefferson Parish).
* Rivertown -- The historic district located along the original main street of
Old Kenner -- where Williams Boulevard hits the Mississippi River. Rivertown
features numerous museums, shops, and cultural resources. Highlights include the
Rivertown Repertory Theatre, Kenner's Heritage Park, Kenner's planetarium &
science museum (sponsored by Freeport McMoran), two fine dining establishments,
and a cafe.
* Laketown -- A park built where Williams Boulevard hits Lake Pontchartrain. It
features a boat launch, pier, pavilions, a jogging/biking path, and a concession
stand and bait house.