Kenner is a suburb of New Orleans that has a population of 70,517 (census 2000). The city is part of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. Image File history File links City_of_Kenner_seal. ... Nickname: The Crescent City, The Big Easy, The City That Care Forgot, NOLA (acronym for New Orleans, LA) Location in the State of Louisiana and the United States Coordinates: Country United States State Louisiana Parish Orleans Founded 1718 Mayor Ray Nagin (D) Area    - City 350. ... Jefferson Parish is a parish in Louisiana with a population of 455,466 (Census 2000). ... Official language(s) de jure: none de facto: English & French Capital Baton Rouge Largest city New Orleans [1] Area  Ranked 31st  - Total 51,885 sq mi (134,382 km²)  - Width 130 miles (210 km)  - Length 379 miles (610 km)  - % water 16  - Latitude 29°N to 33°N  - Longitude 89°W...

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. Streetcars in New Orleans have been an integral part of the citys public transportation network since the first half of the 19th century. ... Rampart Street is a four-lane thoroughfare in the City of New Orleans, Louisiana. ... Canal Street is a major thoroughfare in the city of New Orleans, Louisiana. ...

In 1960, Kenner had a population of 17,037.

During the 1970's, Interstate 10 was built through both New Orleans and Kenner. The interstate, together with "white flight", created 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. Interstate 10 (abbreviated I-10) is the southernmost east-west, coast-to-coast interstate highway in the United States. ... White flight is a colloquial term for the demographic trend of upper and middle class Americans (predominantly white) moving away from inner cities (predominantly non-white), finding new homes in nearby suburbs or even moving to new locales entirely. ...

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. Pan Am Flight 759 soon after crashing in Kenner, Louisiana On July 9, 1982, Pan American World Airways, Inc. ...

Geography

Kenner is located on the west side of the New Orleans metro area. Its boundaries include Lake Pontchartrain to the north and the Mississippi River to the south. North of Airline Highway, Kenner's boundaries include Metairie to the east and marshland to the west. South of Airline Highway, Kenner's boundaries include River Ridge to the east and St. Rose to the west. Image File history File links Adapted from Wikipedias LA county maps by Catbar. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... The Mississippi River, derived from the old Ojibwe word misi-ziibi meaning great river (gichi-ziibi big river at its headwaters), is the second-longest river in the United States; the longest is the Missouri River, which flows into the Mississippi. ... The Dubuque-Wisconsin Bridge, Dubuque, Iowa. ... Metairie (local pronunciations , ) is a suburb of New Orleans. ... River Ridge is a small suburb of New Orleans that has a population of 14,588 (census 2000). ... St. ...

Other statistics: Kenner's coordinates are 30°0′35″N, 90°15′2″W (30.009610, -90.250585)^GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 39.4 km² (15.2 mi²). 39.2 km² (15.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (00.7%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Demographics

As of the 2000 census^GR2, there were 70,517 people living in Kenner, making it the 7th largest city in the State of Louisiana. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ...

The racial makeup of the city was:

68.12% White

22.55% African American

13.62% Hispanic or Latino of any race

2.84% Asian

2.24% from two or more races.

0.40% Native American

0.06% Pacific Islander

3.80% from other races

Other statistics: There were 18,469 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,798.3/km² (4,659.0/mi²). There were 27,378 housing units at an average density of 698.2/km² (1,808.8/mi²). There were 25,652 households out of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% were married couples living together, 16.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.0% were non-families. 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.23. In the city the population was 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 were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 92.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.4 males. The median income for a household in the city was $39,946, and the median income for a family was $45,866. Males had a median income of $34,964 versus $24,051 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,615. About 11.0% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.7% of those under age 18 and 12.0% of those age 65 or over. The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Matrimony redirects here. ... The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

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 Orlean's international airport.

• The 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.

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Education

Kenner is served by the Jefferson Parish Public School System. Jefferson Parish Public Schools is a school district based in Gretna, Louisiana. ...

Alfred Bonnabel High School is located in Kenner and serves most of Kenner.

External links

• Official City of Kenner Website
• Kenner Police Department Website
• Kenner News and Information
• Kenner Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association
• Maps and aerial photos Coordinates: 30.00961° -90.250585°
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