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Kent Acres

Delaware · 2,388 residents · 0.849 sq mi
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Kent Acres is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,524. Population has grown 46% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $241,600. At a median age of 34.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,388
+46%since 2000
from 1,637 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,813 / sq mi
+46%since 2000
from 1,928 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.6
−7%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Kent Acres
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,524
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,261 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,791
+87%since 2000
from $18,576 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.0%
+26.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
+15%since 2010
from 0.361 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information29%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services6.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$241,600
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,574
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $558 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
16.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+40%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(1,183)
Black19.1%(313)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(75)
Asian1.5%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.1%(837)
2024
White, non-Hispanic37.1%(886)
Black28.2%(673)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(165)
Asian4.1%(99)
Other23.7%(565)
Diversity Score90.1%(2,151)
Diversity Score
90
+76%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+45%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 0.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.4%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 80.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.4%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2012
from 16.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2017
from 91.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2016
from 82.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2016
from 8.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kent Acres, Delaware?

Kent Acres, Delaware has about 2,388 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kent Acres, Delaware?

The typical household in Kent Acres, Delaware earns about $91,524 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kent Acres, Delaware expensive?

In Kent Acres, Delaware, the median home is worth about $241,600, and the typical rent is about $1,574 a month.

How educated are people in Kent Acres, Delaware?

About 28.2% of adults age 25 and over in Kent Acres, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kent Acres, Delaware?

About 14.2% of people in Kent Acres, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kent Acres, Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, Kent Acres, Delaware has grown since 1990. The population has added about 554 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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