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Kent

Washington · 136,588 residents · 33.833 sq mi
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Kent is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,891. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 72% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $378,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
136,588
+72%since 2000
from 79,524 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,037 / sq mi
+72%since 2000
from 2,350 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.5
+12%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
28K58K87K117K146K1990201020202024Kent
2024136K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,891
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,046 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,477
+52%since 2000
from $21,390 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.2%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$378,800
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $168,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,495
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $724 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 48.8% in 2000
45.6% rent
Afford Score
5.1
+40%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.9%(53,964)
Black8.1%(6,444)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(6,466)
Asian9.3%(7,407)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.9%(44,451)
2020
White, non-Hispanic37.4%(51,132)
Black12.5%(17,058)
Hispanic / Latino16.4%(22,449)
Asian23.4%(32,021)
Other9.2%(12,553)
Diversity Score93.6%(127,849)
Diversity Score
94
+67%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+56%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 70.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.9%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
49.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
32.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−73.6 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kent, Washington?

Kent, Washington has about 136,588 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kent, Washington?

The typical household in Kent, Washington earns about $73,891 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kent, Washington expensive?

In Kent, Washington, the median home is worth about $378,800, and the typical rent is about $1,495 a month.

How educated are people in Kent, Washington?

About 27.1% of adults age 25 and over in Kent, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kent, Washington?

About 11.7% of people in Kent, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kent, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Kent, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 98,628 residents, a change of about 260 percent over that period.

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