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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Kent County

Maryland · 19,197 residents · 276.988 sq mi
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Kent County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,869. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $121,000. With a median age of 41.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

19,197
+8%since 1990
from 17,842 in 1990
1990 – 2025
69 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 64 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.3
+13%since 1990
from 36.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$39,869
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,104 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,573
+39%since 1990
from $15,488 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.0%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$121,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $87,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$526
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $406 in 1990
US average: $602
70.4%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 71.6% in 1990
29.6% rent
3.0
+5%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(14,193)
Black19.7%(3,519)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(508)
Asian0.2%(36)
Diversity Score45.5%(8,122)
2000
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(15,050)
Black17.3%(3,317)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(546)
Asian0.5%(103)
Diversity Score42.8%(8,215)
43
−6%since 1990
from 46 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.7%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 16.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.8%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 71.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.1%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.8 min
−20%since 1990
from 23.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kent County, Maryland?

Kent County, Maryland has about 19,197 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Kent County, Maryland?

The typical household in Kent County, Maryland earns about $39,869 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kent County, Maryland expensive?

In Kent County, Maryland, the median home is worth about $121,000, and the typical rent is about $526 a month.

How educated are people in Kent County, Maryland?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in Kent County, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kent County, Maryland?

About 13.0% of people in Kent County, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kent County, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Kent County, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,355 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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