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Kent County

Rhode Island · 170,363 residents · 168.568 sq mi
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Kent County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,857. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $247,700. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
170,363
+2%since 2000
from 167,090 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,011 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 991 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+15%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
160K163K166K169K172K1990201020202024Kent County
2024171K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,857
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,617 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,969
+72%since 2000
from $23,833 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$247,700
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,110
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $613 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
29.9% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+33%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(158,086)
Black0.9%(1,451)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(2,827)
Asian1.3%(2,220)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.6%(16,051)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic85%(144,761)
Black1.7%(2,889)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(9,665)
Asian2.8%(4,830)
Other2.6%(4,407)
Diversity Score29.9%(50,970)
Segregation Score22.7%(38,619)
Diversity Score
30
+211%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
23
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+74%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.7%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−89.1 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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KENT COUNTY VS
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Income$78,787+4%
Home value$373,600+51%
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KENT COUNTY VS
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Income$114,490+51%
Home value$513,800+107%
Population50,001−71%
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KENT COUNTY VS
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Income$106,638+41%
Home value$510,800+106%
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KENT COUNTY VS
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Income$103,514+36%
Home value$609,700+146%
Population83,051−52%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kent County, Rhode Island?

Kent County, Rhode Island has about 170,363 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kent County, Rhode Island earns about $75,857 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 $247,700, and the typical rent is about $1,110 a month.

How educated are people in Kent County, Rhode Island?

About 32.7% 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 8.1% 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 9,228 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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