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Kent

Ohio · 28,904 residents · 9.222 sq mi
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Kent has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,696. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $145,100. At a median age of 22.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 44% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 22.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,904
+4%since 2000
from 27,906 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,134 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 3,026 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
22.7
−1%since 2000
from 22.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K28K29K30K32K1990201020202024Kent
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,696
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,582 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,100
+27%since 2000
from $15,015 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
34.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.552
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,100
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$701
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $501 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.9%
−10.9 ptssince 2000
from 37.8% in 2000
63.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.4
+43%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(23,807)
Black9.1%(2,533)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(357)
Asian2.1%(595)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.7%(8,017)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(23,595)
Black9.5%(2,744)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(642)
Asian3.7%(1,060)
Other2.8%(798)
Diversity Score39.9%(11,523)
Diversity Score
40
+39%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 37.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+37%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.1%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
55.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.4%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kent, Ohio?

Kent, Ohio has about 28,904 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kent, Ohio?

The typical household in Kent, Ohio earns about $26,696 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kent, Ohio expensive?

In Kent, Ohio, the median home is worth about $145,100, and the typical rent is about $701 a month.

How educated are people in Kent, Ohio?

About 41.9% of adults age 25 and over in Kent, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kent, Ohio?

About 34.0% of people in Kent, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kent, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Kent, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 69 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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