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'''Kentwood''' is a rural town in [[Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana|Tangipahoa Parish]], [[Louisiana]], United States, near the [[Mississippi]] |
'''Kentwood''' is a rural town in [[Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana|Tangipahoa Parish]], [[Louisiana]], United States, near the [[Mississippi]] state line. The population was 2,198 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]]. It is part of the [[Hammond, Louisiana|Hammond]] MSA. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Amos Kent assisted in laying out the town. The Postmaster named the town in honor of Kent on February 29, 1888.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.townofkentwood.com/visitors_kentwood_history.html|title=Kentwood History|access-date=July 7, 2024}}</ref> |
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This rural town was founded by Amos Kent in 1893. |
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On August 30, 2012, pressure on a dam on the [[Tangipahoa River]] |
On August 30, 2012, damage was caused by pressure on the 2,300 foot Percy Quin dam, a dam on the [[Tangipahoa River]] north of Kentwood, as a result of [[Hurricane Isaac (2012)|Hurricane Isaac]], led to Louisiana Governor [[Bobby Jindal]] calling for a mandatory evacuation of the town due to fears of large-scale flooding from [[Lake Tangipahoa]]. The evacuation order, which was amended twice, was later rescinded as the dam held. The lake was drawn down so repairs could be made.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ms-sportsman.com/fishing/freshwater-fishing/percy-quins-lake-tangipahoa-drained-after-tropical-storm-isaac|title=Percy Quin's Lake Tangipahoa drained after Tropical Storm Isaac|access-date=July 7, 2024}}</ref> |
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The 490-acre Lake Tangipahoa, which opened in 1939 and is located six miles south of [[McComb, Mississippi]], was reopened in 2016. Repairs had been completed in 2014 and the lake restocked.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mdwfp.com/fishing-boating/lakes/lake-tangipahoa-percy-quin-state-park|title=Lake Tangipahoa (Percy Quin State Park)|access-date=July 7, 2024}}</ref> |
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==Geography== |
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|2010= 2198 |
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref> |
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|estimate=2436 |
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|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2019CenPopScriptOnlyDirtyFixDoNotUse">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2019.html|date=May 24, 2020|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=May 27, 2020}}</ref> |
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref> |
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:right" |
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|+Kentwood racial composition as of 2020<ref>{{Cite web|title=Explore Census Data|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US2239545&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|access-date=December 28, 2021|website=data.census.gov}}</ref> |
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At the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]] there were 2,205 people, 850 households, and 559 families in the town. The population density was 318.4 people per square mile (123.0/km{{sup|2}}). There were 979 housing units at an average density of 141.4 per square mile (54.6/km{{sup|2}}). The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2000 census|racial makeup]] of the town was 64.85% African American, 34.42% White, 0.09% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.14% from other races, and 0.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.68%.<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> |
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Of the 850 households 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 32.6% were married couples living together, 28.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.2% were non-families. 29.9% of households were one person and 15.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.28. |
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The age distribution was 29.9% under the age of 18, 11.5% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% 65 or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.7 males. |
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!scope="row"| [[White (U.S. Census)|White]] (non-Hispanic) |
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| 414 |
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The median household income was $17,297 and the median family income was $23,889. Males had a median income of $25,583 versus $15,200 for females. The per capita income for the town was $11,171. About 29.5% of families and 37.6% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 49.2% of those under age 18 and 32.5% of those age 65 or over. |
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| 19.3% |
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!scope="row"| [[African American (U.S. Census)|Black or African American]] (non-Hispanic) |
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| 1,642 |
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| 76.55% |
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!scope="row"| [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] |
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!scope="row"| [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]] |
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| 4 |
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| 0.19% |
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!scope="row"| [[Race (United States Census)|Other/Mixed]] |
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| 60 |
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| 2.8% |
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!scope="row"| [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] |
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| 24 |
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| 1.12% |
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As of the [[2020 United States census]], there were 2,145 people, 771 households, and 421 families residing in the town. |
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==Education== |
==Education== |
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*[[Kentwood High Magnet School]] (7-12) |
*[[Kentwood High Magnet School]] (7-12) |
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*O. W. Dillon Memorial Elementary School (K-6) |
*O. W. Dillon Memorial Elementary School (K-6) |
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Chesbrough Elementary (K-5) |
*Chesbrough Elementary (K-5) |
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Spring Creek Elementary (K-5) |
*Spring Creek Elementary (K-5) |
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Jewel M. Sumner Middle School |
*Jewel M. Sumner Middle and High School |
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Jewel M. Sumner High School (9-12) |
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==Notable people== |
==Notable people== |
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*[[Roger Ballard]], country music singer-songwriter |
*[[Roger Ballard (American singer-songwriter)|Roger Ballard]], country music singer-songwriter |
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*[[Stacy Head]] (born 1969), New Orleans elected official born in nearby [[Greensburg, Louisiana|Greensburg]] but associated with Kentwood |
*[[Stacy Head]] (born 1969), New Orleans elected official born in nearby [[Greensburg, Louisiana|Greensburg]] but associated with Kentwood |
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*[[Michael Jackson (wide receiver)|Michael "Mike" Jackson]] (1969–2017), former [[National Football League]] wide receiver |
*[[Michael Jackson (wide receiver)|Michael "Mike" Jackson]] (1969–2017), former [[National Football League]] wide receiver |
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*[[Little Brother Montgomery]] (1906–85), jazz pianist |
*[[Little Brother Montgomery]] (1906–85), jazz pianist |
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*[[Paul Gayten]] (1920-1991), R&B pianist, songwriter, record producer |
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*[[Clay Shaw]] (1913–74), [[New Orleans]] businessman and the only person prosecuted in connection with the assassination of President [[John F. Kennedy]]. He was acquitted |
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*[[Clay Shaw]] (1913–74), [[New Orleans]] businessman and the only person prosecuted in connection with the assassination of President [[John F. Kennedy]]. He was acquitted. |
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*[[Ann Alexander Smith]], (born. 1947), Louisiana educator |
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*[[Ann Alexander Smith]], Louisiana educator |
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*[[Harold J. Smith Jr.]], (born 1943), first African-American Mayor of the town of Kentwood, Educator |
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*[[Ashley Smith (singer)|Ashley Smith]] (born 1992), former singer and former actress, also known by her previous stage names "Bambi Monroe" and "Taylor Horn" |
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*[[Jackie Smith]] (born 1940), [[National Football League]] tight end and member of the [[Pro Football Hall of Fame]] |
*[[Jackie Smith]] (born 1940), [[National Football League]] tight end and member of the [[Pro Football Hall of Fame]] |
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*[[Britney Spears]] (born 1981), singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress |
*[[Britney Spears]] (born 1981), singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress |
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*[[Bryan Spears]] (born 1977), film and television producer |
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*[[Jamie Lynn Spears]] (born 1991), actress and country music singer |
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*[[Lynne Spears]] (born c. 1955), author and mother of Bryan, Britney and Jamie Lynn Spears |
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*[[Collis Temple]] (born 1952), first African-American athlete at [[Louisiana State University]] |
*[[Collis Temple]] (born 1952), first African-American athlete at [[Louisiana State University]] |
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*[[Irma T. Gordon]], first African-American Female Mayor town of Kentwood |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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[[Camp Moore]] - a [[Confederate States of America|Confederate]] training base near Kentwood, now a museum. |
* [[Camp Moore]] - a [[Confederate States of America|Confederate]] training base near Kentwood, now a museum. |
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* [[WEMX]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120905161259/http://www.kentwoodla.org/ Kentwood Community Development] |
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Latest revision as of 16:49, 16 December 2024
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Kentwood, Louisiana | |
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| Town of Kentwood | |
 Kentwood residents observe a noontide Day of Prayer in front of the Town Hall in 2015 | |
| Motto: "The Foyer of Louisiana" | |
 Location of Kentwood in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. | |
.svg) Location of Louisiana in the United States | |
| Coordinates: 30°55′50″N 90°30′25″W / 30.93056°N 90.50694°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Tangipahoa |
| Founded | 1893 |
| Area | |
• Total | 7.11 sq mi (18.42 km2) |
| • Land | 7.11 sq mi (18.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 223 ft (68 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 2,145 |
| • Density | 301.69/sq mi (116.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−05:00 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 70444[3] |
| Area code | 985 |
| FIPS code | 22-39545 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405939[1] |
Kentwood is a rural town in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States, near the Mississippi state line. The population was 2,198 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Hammond MSA.
History
[edit]Amos Kent assisted in laying out the town. The Postmaster named the town in honor of Kent on February 29, 1888.[4]
On August 30, 2012, damage was caused by pressure on the 2,300 foot Percy Quin dam, a dam on the Tangipahoa River north of Kentwood, as a result of Hurricane Isaac, led to Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal calling for a mandatory evacuation of the town due to fears of large-scale flooding from Lake Tangipahoa. The evacuation order, which was amended twice, was later rescinded as the dam held. The lake was drawn down so repairs could be made.[5]
The 490-acre Lake Tangipahoa, which opened in 1939 and is located six miles south of McComb, Mississippi, was reopened in 2016. Repairs had been completed in 2014 and the lake restocked.[6]
Geography
[edit]According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 6.9 square miles (18 km2), of which 6.9 square miles (18 km2) is land and 0.14% is water.
Demographics
[edit]| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 1,313 | — | |
| 1910 | 3,609 | 174.9% | |
| 1920 | 3,059 | −15.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,726 | −43.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,854 | 7.4% | |
| 1950 | 2,417 | 30.4% | |
| 1960 | 2,607 | 7.9% | |
| 1970 | 2,736 | 4.9% | |
| 1980 | 2,667 | −2.5% | |
| 1990 | 2,468 | −7.5% | |
| 2000 | 2,205 | −10.7% | |
| 2010 | 2,198 | −0.3% | |
| 2020 | 2,145 | −2.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] | |||
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 414 | 19.3% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 1,642 | 76.55% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.05% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.19% |
| Other/Mixed | 60 | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 | 1.12% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,145 people, 771 households, and 421 families residing in the town.
Education
[edit]Tangipahoa Parish School Board operates public schools:
- Kentwood High Magnet School (7-12)
- O. W. Dillon Memorial Elementary School (K-6)
- Chesbrough Elementary (K-5)
- Spring Creek Elementary (K-5)
- Jewel M. Sumner Middle and High School
Notable people
[edit]- Roger Ballard, country music singer-songwriter
- Stacy Head (born 1969), New Orleans elected official born in nearby Greensburg but associated with Kentwood
- Michael "Mike" Jackson (1969–2017), former National Football League wide receiver
- Little Brother Montgomery (1906–85), jazz pianist
- Paul Gayten (1920-1991), R&B pianist, songwriter, record producer
- Clay Shaw (1913–74), New Orleans businessman and the only person prosecuted in connection with the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. He was acquitted.
- Ann Alexander Smith, Louisiana educator
- Jackie Smith (born 1940), National Football League tight end and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame
- Britney Spears (born 1981), singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress
- Collis Temple (born 1952), first African-American athlete at Louisiana State University
See also
[edit]- Camp Moore - a Confederate training base near Kentwood, now a museum.
- WEMX
References
[edit]- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kentwood, Louisiana
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
- ^ "Kentwood LA ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2023. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
- ^ "Kentwood History". Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- ^ "Percy Quin's Lake Tangipahoa drained after Tropical Storm Isaac". Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- ^ "Lake Tangipahoa (Percy Quin State Park)". Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
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