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Kent Acres

Delaware · 2,144 residents · 0.849 sq mi
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Kent Acres has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,342. Population has grown 31% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $181,500. The poverty rate of 24.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,144
+31%since 2000
from 1,637 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,525 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 1,928 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+4%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Kent Acres
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,342
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,261 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,220
+41%since 2000
from $18,576 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.2%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing9.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$181,500
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,279
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $558 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
16.8% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+145%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.1%(1,118)
Black24.3%(522)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(222)
Asian5.3%(113)
Other5.5%(117)
Diversity Score79.4%(1,701)
Diversity Score
79
+55%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+67%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.0%
−29.8 ptssince 2011
from 80.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.4%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
9.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kent Acres, Delaware?

Kent Acres, Delaware has about 2,144 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kent Acres, Delaware earns about $39,342 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 $181,500, and the typical rent is about $1,279 a month.

How educated are people in Kent Acres, Delaware?

About 24.3% 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 24.2% 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 310 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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