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Kent

Ohio · 28,215 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 $36,809. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $154,400. At a median age of 23.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 23.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 23.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,215
+1%since 2000
from 27,906 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,060 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 3,026 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
23.2
+1%since 2000
from 22.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K28K29K30K32K1990201020202024Kent
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,809
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,582 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,479
+56%since 2000
from $15,015 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,400
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$789
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $501 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
36.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 37.8% in 2000
63.6% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+10%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(21,502)
Black10%(2,812)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(966)
Asian4.6%(1,308)
Other5.7%(1,617)
Diversity Score50.3%(14,188)
Diversity Score
50
+75%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 37.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+50%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.8%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kent, Ohio?

Kent, Ohio has about 28,215 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kent, Ohio?

The typical household in Kent, Ohio earns about $36,809 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 $154,400, and the typical rent is about $789 a month.

How educated are people in Kent, Ohio?

About 44.5% 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 23.9% of people in Kent, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kent, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Kent, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 620 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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