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Kent County

Maryland · 19,198 residents · 276.988 sq mi
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Kent County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,208. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $258,500. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,198
Unchangedsince 2000
from 19,197 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
69 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 69 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.2
+19%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,208
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,869 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,699
+75%since 2000
from $21,573 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$258,500
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$969
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $526 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
29.5% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+41%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(15,050)
Black17.3%(3,317)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(546)
Asian0.5%(103)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.8%(8,215)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(14,384)
Black14.3%(2,751)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(1,061)
Asian1.3%(250)
Other3.1%(589)
Diversity Score50.5%(9,692)
Segregation Score12.3%(2,367)
Diversity Score
50
+18%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
12
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.3%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+50%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.1%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kent County, Maryland?

Kent County, Maryland has about 19,198 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kent County, Maryland earns about $60,208 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 $258,500, and the typical rent is about $969 a month.

How educated are people in Kent County, Maryland?

About 36.3% 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 11.0% 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 1,356 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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