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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Kent County

Rhode Island · 167,090 residents · 168.568 sq mi
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Kent County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,617. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $116,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 35.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
167,090
+4%since 1990
from 161,135 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
991 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 956 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.9
+9%since 1990
from 35.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
160K163K166K169K172K1990201020202024Kent County
2024171K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,617
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,070 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,833
+45%since 1990
from $16,390 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.6%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,800
−28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $122,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$613
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $526 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.5%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 72.0% in 1990
28.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−28%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(158,060)
Black0.7%(1,148)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1,368)
Asian0.8%(1,345)
Diversity Score6.7%(10,823)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(158,086)
Black0.9%(1,451)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(2,827)
Asian1.3%(2,220)
Diversity Score9.6%(16,051)
Diversity Score
10
+43%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.8%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 20.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.9%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 76.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
−22%since 1990
from 18.9 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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Compare Kent County to nearby counties

KENT COUNTY VS
Providence County
Income$78,787+65%
Home value$373,600+220%
Population678,179+291%
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KENT COUNTY VS
Bristol County
Income$114,490+140%
Home value$513,800+340%
Population50,001−71%
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KENT COUNTY VS
Washington County
Income$106,638+124%
Home value$510,800+337%
Population129,795−25%
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KENT COUNTY VS
Newport County
Income$103,514+117%
Home value$609,700+422%
Population83,051−52%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kent County, Rhode Island?

Kent County, Rhode Island has about 167,090 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Kent County, Rhode Island?

The typical household in Kent County, Rhode Island earns about $47,617 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kent County, Rhode Island expensive?

In Kent County, Rhode Island, the median home is worth about $116,800, and the typical rent is about $613 a month.

How educated are people in Kent County, Rhode Island?

About 24.8% of adults age 25 and over in Kent County, Rhode Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kent County, Rhode Island?

About 6.6% of people in Kent County, Rhode Island live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kent County, Rhode Island grown since 1990?

Yes, Kent County, Rhode Island has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,955 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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